Lead Engineer for the Equities Risk Platform Job at Barclays (London)

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Equities Data Platform Lead

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Technology Leader to define and execute ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Expertise in data engineering, platform development, or quantitative technology, including in leadership roles
Deep experience in capital markets data - market data, trading systems, risk, or quantitative research platforms
Strong technical foundation in time-series databases (KDB+/Q preferred), Python, and modern data stack (Kafka, Spark, Iceberg, cloud)
Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
Experience delivering self-service data platforms for technical users (quants, developers)
Excellent stakeholder management - able to translate between business needs and technical execution

Job Responsibility

Define and execute the multi-year technology strategy for the Equities Data Platform
Lead, grow, and mentor a cross-functional team of 10-15+ engineers (KDB developers, data engineers, platform engineers)
Own the end-to-end delivery of platform capabilities including APIs, SDK, MCP/AI integration, and dashboards
Partner with quant research, trading, and risk stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Drive adoption of modern data architecture patterns (event-driven, lakehouse, real-time + historical)
Establish production-grade operations: SLAs, monitoring, support models, data quality frameworks
Manage vendor relationships and build-vs-buy decisions across the data stack
Represent the platform to senior technology and business leadership
Provision of guidance and expertise to engineering teams to ensure alignment with best practices and foster a culture of technical excellence
Contribution to strategic planning by aligning technical decisions with business goals, anticipating future technology trends, and providing insights to optimize product roadmaps

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

Prime Risk Senior Developer

Embark on a transformative journey as a Prime Risk Senior Developer - VP at Barc...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

170000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive software development experience in front office, quant or risk technology teams within investment banking or similar financial institution
Experience with derivative pricing and Greeks in either Equities, Rates or Credit asset classes
Experience with Python and Spark for distributed and real time data processing leveraging Kafka or equivalent streaming platforms
Experience with AWS services such as S3, EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, Glue, Athena, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and RDS for scalable compute, containerized deployment of risk engines and real-time services
Considerable quantitative reasoning and software design skills
Deep understanding of SDLC practices including CI/CD, Dev Ops & Engineering practices

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions
Drive the core risk analytics integration within the platform
Drive the roadmap for analytics, valuation inputs, scenarios, sensitivities, stress frameworks, and model integrations
Collaborate closely with Front Office desk, quant, and core risking platform teams in alignment with Market’s Risk architecture framework and guidelines
Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization
Mentor and support team members' professional growth
Evaluation and enhancement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Enforcement of technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

Senior/Staff Engineering Director

The College Board is seeking a Senior/Staff Engineering Director to lead the Cor...

Location

United States of America

Salary:

170000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

EdTech Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including significant experience leading leaders (Engineering Managers, Senior Engineers, or equivalent)
Proven experience setting technical direction and overseeing the delivery of large-scale, cloud-based applications and platforms, preferably using AWS and modern web technologies
A strong background in software architecture and system design
Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and retaining diverse, high-performing engineering teams at scale
Experience operating at the intersection of technology and business
Exceptional communication skills
Strong operational mindset, including experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, delivery risk, and long-term technical health
A leadership style grounded in trust, inclusion, and accountability
Ability to travel 3–5 times per year to NYC or Reston, VA
Authorization to work in the United States

Job Responsibility

Provide senior technical leadership for a defined area of the Core Assessment Platforms
Guide Engineering Managers, Principal and Staff Engineers in evaluating solution options, making architectural tradeoffs, and managing technical risk and debt
Identify and prioritize near-term technical improvements
Establish and uphold shared engineering standards
Serve as an escalation point for complex, cross-team technical decisions
Stay informed on relevant technologies
Lead multiple engineering teams through experienced Engineering Managers
Partner with Engineering Managers to ensure teams are appropriately staffed
Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
Actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion

What we offer

A meaningful career
A supportive team
A comprehensive package
Fair and competitive compensation
Salary adjustment by location
Open, transparent conversations about compensation and benefits

Fulltime

Chief Technology Officer

The Chief Technology Officer is a core member of the executive team, responsible...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Shieldpay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven executive leadership in high-growth, product-led environments
A deep engineering pedigree paired with sharp product intuition
You don't just build features
you build a business
A track record of shipping complex software in high-stakes, regulated markets without sacrificing speed for stability
You build elite, multi-disciplinary teams
You translate 'business speak' into 'technical execution' effortlessly
You treat security, compliance, and resilience as core product features, not afterthoughts
You cut through the noise

Job Responsibility

Set and own the company’s product and technical direction
Own the Product P&L and Equity Story
Lead engineering delivery end-to-end
Translate business priorities into executable technical plans
Own the evolution of the core platform
Establish and enforce standards covering code quality, testing, deployment, and observability
Act as the executive owner of technology and product risk
Provide technical and product leadership in customer and partner engagements
Oversee internal systems, IT services, and the product/tech budget
Build and lead a world-class team of engineers, product managers, and designers

What we offer

flexible working options, such as flexible hours and hybrid work

Fulltime

Equities Trading System Engineer

Join Barclays as a Equities Trading System Engineer, where you'll provide real-t...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Technical Troubleshooting
Risk and Control
Strategic Thinking
IT Incident management
Change and Transformation
Business Acumen
In-depth technical knowledge and experience in assigned area of expertise
Thorough understanding of underlying principles and concepts within area of expertise
Ability to lead and supervise a team, guide and support professional development, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources
Ability to develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate

Job Responsibility

Provision of technical support for the service management function to resolve more complex issues for a specific client of group of clients
Develop the support model and service offering to improve the service to customers and stakeholders
Execution of preventative maintenance tasks on hardware and software and utilisation of monitoring tools/metrics to identify, prevent and address potential issues and ensure optimal performance
Maintenance of a knowledge base containing detailed documentation of resolved cases for future reference, self-service opportunities and knowledge sharing
Analysis of system logs, error messages and user reports to identify the root causes of hardware, software and network issues, and providing a resolution to these issues by fixing or replacing faulty hardware components, reinstalling software, or applying configuration changes
Automation, monitoring enhancements, capacity management, resiliency, business continuity management, front office specific support and stakeholder management
Identification and remediation or raising, through appropriate process, of potential service impacting risks and issues
Proactively assess support activities implementing automations where appropriate to maintain stability and drive efficiency
Actively tune monitoring tools, thresholds, and alerting to ensure issues are known when they occur
Provide real-time support to Front Office users and maintains the performance of our trading platform, enabling Barclays to serve clients without disruption, ensuring system stability, addresses technical issues promptly, and works on improving the functionality and efficiency of our trading platform

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

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Sr. SDET - Workplace Services Engineering

As a Senior SDET, you will contribute to this mission by building high‑quality, ...

Location

United States , Austin; Southlake

Salary:

110000.00 - 146000.00 USD / Year

Charles Schwab

Expiration Date

April 11, 2026

Requirements

8+ years of related experience required
BS/MS degree preferred or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on test automation experience in Agile environments
Strong proficiency in Java and object‑oriented programming principles
4+ years building automation frameworks with Selenium, REST Assured, or similar technologies
Hands-on experience with API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia, Bruno, etc.)
Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL (Oracle and/or MS‑SQL preferred)
Experience with load and performance testing tools (JMeter, BlazeMeter, LoadRunner) and an understanding of performance metrics such as P95
Practical exposure to cloud computing environments (PCF, GCP, AWS)
Deep understanding of design patterns used in test automation (Page Object Model, proxy, factory, data objects)

Job Responsibility

Build and maintain scalable UI and API test automation frameworks using technologies such as Selenium, Java, and REST Assured to support critical workplace applications, including Equity Administration, PCRA, and Retirement Plan Services
Partner closely with engineers and architects to ensure testability, automation coverage, and quality are integrated from the earliest stages of development
Drive modernization efforts by enabling faster, safer integrations through automated testing of APIs and core services
Improve platform stability, performance, and resilience by proactively identifying risks and preventing defects before they reach production
Utilize AI‑assisted testing and automation techniques to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and test coverage
Serve as the quality engineering lead for one or more Scrum teams—providing technical expertise, elevating engineering practices, and influencing quality‑driven decision‑making
Produce clear, concise documentation tailored to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Support a collaborative, inclusive environment where individuals are empowered to experiment, innovate, and learn

What we offer

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance

Fulltime

Vp java application developer

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to design and develop the Equities ...

Location

China , Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong Java skills
Experience with OMS/EMS systems
Experience with multithreaded applications
Linux performance tuning
Scripting (Python/Bash)
Solid foundation in computer science concepts
Investment banking experience (preferred)
Knowledge of C# (preferred)
Advanced Linux expertise (preferred)
Familiarity with Agile development (preferred)

Job Responsibility

Design and develop the Equities Cash OMS/EMS trading platform for regional equities exchanges
Build and enhance trading systems integrated with electronic, program, and high-touch trading desks
Ensure high reliability through simulation and testing
Support analysis, operations, and code reviews
Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including Front Office Trading and Sales, to gather requirements
Contribute to product strategy and make architectural decisions
Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers
Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

New

Fund Accounting Manager

AVP for Reconciliation Process will be a critical leader within our Capital Mark...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of overall experience in Capital Markets and Securities Services operations
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on, dedicated experience in complex reconciliation processes
Demonstrated in‑depth, hands‑on expertise in Cash and Position reconciliation, full trade lifecycle processes, Corporate Actions, Derivatives reconciliation, and Investment Book of Record (IBOR/ABOR) architecture
Strong understanding of various financial products (equities, fixed income, derivatives, etc.) and their lifecycle
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in reconciliation systems and tools (e.g., Multifonds, Smart Stream TLM, Tri-Optima etc.)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job Responsibility

Lead the comprehensive reconciliation process for various capital market products, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of breaks
Develop, implement, and maintain robust reconciliation procedures and controls to mitigate operational risks
Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains within the reconciliation function
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of reconciliation breaks, from identification and investigation to resolution and reporting
Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of reconciliation professionals
Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify training and development needs
Delegate tasks effectively, manage team workload, and ensure optimal resource utilization
Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing

Fulltime

Lead Engineer for the Equities Risk Platform

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

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