AVP - Risk Platform .Net Developer

AVP - Risk Platform .Net Developer at Barclays

Join us as a Risk Platform .NET Developer. You will work in a supportive and inclusive environment, within a trusted team responsible for delivering high‑profile migrations and providing technical solutions, improvements and features for the Counter party Risk Trading business (CRT).

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the successful parallel processing of risk trading data within the Investment Bank’s end‑of‑day multi‑asset risk generation platform and supporting and developing intraday pricing activity.
• Participating in modernization initiatives, including utilisation of GenAI‑enabled development and solutions to improve operational efficiency and enhance internal client understanding.
• Working closely with the development team, taking ownership of technical components, and growing in influence and impact.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience with .NET programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience interacting with web services (REST/WCF).
• Familiarity with databases (MS SQL) and query optimisation.
• Previous experience in financial services.
• Degree in engineering, science or mathematics (highly valued).
• Focus on performant, efficient code with consideration of algorithmic complexity.
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail and delivery.

Location:

Canary Wharf, London.

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 using industry‑aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance optimisation.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration and participation in code reviews, promoting a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and contributing to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Adherence to secure coding practices, mitigating vulnerabilities, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations:

• Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, setting objectives, coaching employees, and determining reward outcomes.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate clear leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive.
• Identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, using cross‑functional methodologies and practices.
• Consult on complex issues, providing advice to People Leaders for escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures supporting control and governance.
• Take ownership of risk management and strengthening controls related to the work.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources and solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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