Lead Engineer for the Equities Risk Platform

Responsibilities

• Own the technical strategy and engineering roadmap for the Equities Risk Platform
• Act as the global technical authority, driving architectural decisions, re-engineering priorities, and technical risk management
• Lead and develop a global engineering team, setting clear expectations around delivery, quality, and ownership
• Define, track, and improve code-quality, deployment-quality, SLO, and vulnerability metrics across the full platform stack
• Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management, and task prioritization to ensure successful delivery
• Mentor and support team members' professional growth through performance reviews and actionable feedback
• Collaborate with business partners and product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Enforce technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices

Requirements

• Proven experience leading large-scale, mission-critical trading or risk platforms in a front-office or near-front-office environment
• Strong software engineering background with expertise in distributed systems and low-latency/high-throughput platforms
• Proficiency in Java or an equivalent enterprise technology stack
• Demonstrated ability to set and enforce engineering quality standards, including CI/CD, automated testing, and production controls
• Experience leading and mentoring senior engineers, including line management and technical coaching
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business strategy into executable technical roadmaps

About the Company

Barclays is a leading international financial institution. Our work experience is a combination of our unique culture, core values, and our commitment to sustainability. We pride ourselves on a workforce of self-disciplined, curious, and collaborative professionals who strive to make a difference every day.