Join us as a Lead AWS Data Platform Developer where you'll be part of a team to build a sustainable data platform infrastructure to support the multiple channels of their business areas. This is an exciting period in Barclays technology where there are many strategic programmes to re-build our services and modernise our development practices to ensure our architecture supports our agile goals.
To be successful as a Lead AWS Data Platform Developer you will need the following:
* Hands-on coding experience, preferably in Python.
* Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of AWS development including some of the following: Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, IAM roles, Lakeformation, EventBridge, SNS, SQS, EC2, Security Groups, CloudFormation, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift.
* Experience in building efficient data pipelines using Apache Spark and AWS services.
* Design experience across multiple programmes where the individual has technically led the development.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
* Proven ability to design and develop enterprise-level software solutions using tools and techniques such as Source Control, Build Tools (e.g. Maven), TDD, Jenkins, etc.
* Demonstrable working knowledge of different file formats: JSON, Iceberg, Avro.
* Knowledge of streaming services is preferable (Kafka, MSK, Kinesis, Glue Streaming, etc.).
* Big Data/Data Warehouse experience.
* Experience in the financial services domain.
* Experience mentoring other members of the team.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role will be based out of our Glasgow location.
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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of 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.
Vice President Expectations
* To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
* If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance, and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes.
* 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 be a subject matter expert within their own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments.
* Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross-functional areas of impact and alignment.
* Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
* Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
* Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the organisation's functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
* Collaborate with other areas of work, for business-aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
* Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
* Seek out, build, and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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.
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