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Barclays

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    Design
  • Pune

AI generated summary

  • You need commercial experience in application design, strong documentation skills, Agile experience, leadership abilities, and excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • You will design solutions, implement cloud technologies, assess risks, support operational teams, create architecture inputs, advise stakeholders, and build relationships to achieve business goals.

Requirements

  • End-to-end software development lifecycle, Commercial experience in complex application design. Strong understanding of application architecture and integration services.
  • Ability to produce comprehensive detailed technical design documentation. Ability to produce and explain overall design solutions which align to architecture and strategy.
  • Software modelling techniques. Experience of working in a cross-functional Agile team.
  • Strong level of experience of IT software development, Leadership skill, Stakeholder Management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skill. Excellent oral and written communication skill.

Responsibilities

  • Design and development of solutions as products that can evolve, meeting business requirements that align with modern software engineering practices and automated delivery tooling. This includes identification and implementation of the technologies and platforms.
  • Targeted design activities that apply an appropriate workload placement strategy and maximise the benefit of cloud capabilities such as elasticity, serverless, containerisation etc.
  • Best practice designs incorporating security principles (such as defence in depth and reduction of blast radius) that meet the Bank’s resiliency expectations.
  • Solutions that appropriately balance risks and controls to deliver the agreed business and technology value.
  • Adoption of standardised solutions where they fit. If no standard solutions fit, feed into their ongoing evolution where appropriate.
  • Fault finding and performance issues support to operational support teams, leveraging available tooling.
  • Solution design impact assessment in terms of risk, capacity and cost impact, inc. estimation of project change and ongoing run costs.
  • Development of the requisite architecture inputs required to comply with the banks governance processes, including design artefacts required for architecture, privacy, security and records management governance processes.
  • 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 comprehensive understanding of the organisation 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.
  • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Designer role at Barclays?

The main purpose of the Designer role is to design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems by collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, while balancing technology risks against business delivery.

What experience is required to be a successful Designer?

To be a successful Designer, you should have experience with the end-to-end software development lifecycle, commercial experience in complex application design, a strong understanding of application architecture and integration services, and experience working in a cross-functional Agile team.

What additional skills are highly valued for this Designer role?

Additional relevant skills highly valued for this role include strong experience in IT software development, leadership skills, stakeholder management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Where is this Designer role based?

This role is based in Pune.

What are some key accountabilities of the Designer position?

Key accountabilities include the design and development of solutions as products, targeted design activities to maximize cloud capabilities, best practice designs incorporating security principles, fault finding support, and the development of requisite architecture inputs for governance processes.

What expectations are there for someone in a Vice President role in this position?

Expectations for a Vice President include advising key stakeholders, managing and mitigating risks, demonstrating leadership in managing risk and controls, collaborating with other areas of work, creating innovative solutions through comprehensive analysis, and maintaining trusting relationships with stakeholders.

Are there any specific legal requirements for applicants?

Yes, Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the legal right to work in any role for which you apply. If you hold or require a work visa sponsored by Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application.

What values and mindset are expected from colleagues at Barclays?

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as embody the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Barclays

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1690
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.