Lead Engineering

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. 

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as Lead Engineering at Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of location strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Lead Engineering you should have experience with:

• Programming in Java OR Kotlin OR JavaScript/React - Demonstrated proficiency with any of these core languages depending on role (Java for backend/full-stack, Kotlin/Java for Android, JavaScript/React for full-stack frontend)
• Building and shipping production applications - Proven experience developing applications from concept to deployment, with understanding of SDLC, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, debug systematically, and design efficient solutions; demonstrated through past projects or technical challenges
• Collaboration and communication - Strong ability to work in cross-functional teams, explain technical concepts clearly, document your work, and actively participate in code reviews

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Database design and optimization - Experience with relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL) OR NoSQL databases (MongoDB), understanding of schema design, indexing, and query optimization
• RESTful API design and development - Experience building, consuming, or designing REST APIs; understanding of HTTP protocols, request/response handling, and authentication mechanisms
• Testing and quality assurance - Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, integration testing, or end-to-end testing; understanding of test-driven development practices
• System design and scalability - Knowledge of building scalable systems, handling performance bottlenecks, caching strategies, OR mobile app architecture patterns 
• AI proficiency and development workflow optimization - Experience leveraging AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, OR similar) for code generation, documentation, debugging, and problem-solving; ability to evaluate and integrate AI capabilities to enhance productivity and code quality
• Continuous learning mindset - Active engagement with emerging technologies, open-source contributions, technical blogs, OR side projects demonstrating passion for engineering excellence
• Leadership and mentoring - Ability to guide junior developers, contribute to technical decisions, and help raise team standards.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The role is based out of Pune.