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This is a unique opportunity to influence the standards that govern software delivery across Barclays, working at the intersection of engineering, risk, governance and innovation while helping to shape the future of technology change across the organisation.
Job Responsibility
Own and continuously evolve the Technology Application Development (TAD) Risk Standard, ensuring it remains fit-for-purpose, reflects industry best practice, regulatory and 2nd/3rd Line of Defence requirements and supports safe, efficient and scalable delivery across the software development lifecycle
Provide governance and oversight across the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, ensuring that appropriate controls are embedded and effective in the SDLC and release management activities across the Bank
Drive effective management of technology risk, ensuring the standard appropriately addresses operational, security, architecture, resilience, compliance and delivery risks whilst remaining practical and efficient for engineering teams to adopt
Lead the identification, assessment and remediation of issues arising from audits, risk reviews, control assessments, incidents and operational events, ensuring root causes are correctly identified, assigned to the controls in the Standard if appropriate and addressed with sustainable improvements
Partner with engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, resilience and risk teams to ensure the TAD Standard aligns with the wider Barclays technology control framework and supports a consistent approach to technology governance
Use data, insights and performance metrics to measure adoption and effectiveness, ensuring that Standard metrics are correctly reported, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, reduce delivery friction and improve technology outcomes across the organisation
Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement, driving improvements in release quality, production stability, development practices and control effectiveness, by establishing tight relationships with the Business teams and ensure their adherence to the controls in the Standard
Help shape the future of software delivery at Barclays, promoting modern engineering practices, automation, DevSecOps approaches and the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence to improve both developer experience and governance effectiveness
Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business stakeholders, influencing decision-making, driving adoption of standards and fostering a culture of accountability, quality and continuous learning
Operate at the forefront of Barclays' technology transformation agenda, helping define how future development practices, engineering platforms, automation capabilities and AI-enabled solutions can be introduced safely and responsibly within a highly regulated environment
Requirements
Proven experience in owning and managing Risk Controls Standards for a number of years, with expertise in continuously evolving them to meet innovation and upcoming regulatory requirements
Strong understanding of technology risk, operational resilience, governance and regulatory expectations within complex technology environments
Proven experience managing audit findings, risk issues, control weaknesses and remediation programmes, with a strong focus on root-cause resolution and sustainable control improvement
Deep understanding of software engineering, application development, technology governance, technology risk management or SDLC controls within a large and complex organisation
Deep understanding of how modern software is developed, tested, deployed and operated, with practical experience across development methodologies, release management and production support
Ability to bridge the gap between engineers, architects, risk professionals and senior executives, translating technical complexity into practical business outcomes
A passion for simplification, innovation and continuous improvement, with an interest in leveraging automation and Artificial Intelligence to modernise governance and improve technology delivery