September 17, 2024

Barclays

Praha

OTHER

Quants Infrastructure Developer

Join us as a Quants Infrastructure Developer at Barclays! In this role, you will oversee the operations of our application infrastructure, both on-premises and within the AWS ecosystem. Additionally, you would develop toolings in C# to support our global Quantitative Analytics community at Barclays. We're currently looking for two new colleagues—one with a focus on infrastructure and the other more centered on C# software development.

To be successful as a Quants Infrastructure Developer, you should have experience with:

C# programming and web development, with knowledge of .NET Framework and .NET Core
Databases (SQL and No SQL)
General networking (TCP/IP)
System administration (Windows and Linux)
Scripting in Power Shell, Bash, or Python

Some other highly valued skills may include:

Experience with tools such as Jira, Team City, Git, Nagios, or similar
Strong ability to diagnose server or network alerts and issues, as well as monitor the platform
Experience supporting technology solutions using cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure)

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based in our Prague office.
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 by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.