Principal Architect

• The Principal Architect will require knowledge of end-to-end IT services in the context of application engineering and delivery at enterprise level. The role is key to delivering integrated tech-for-tech solutions, with high levels of integrity and automation
• Very strong track record of designing solutions at scale that cross multiple technical topologies and organisational boundaries, demonstrable understanding of architecture topologies. C4 modelling a bonus
• Delivery - must have a strong focus on delivery, understanding that incremental change is preferred
• Strong experience across the meta model that Applications exist in i.e. the application in the context of the technology estate:
  • Application technology and development - must understand the anatomy of a modern application and how application delivery teams work, experience of building applications is a must
  • Infrastructure - physical, virtual and cloud - must have experience of designing solutions across multiple infrastructure topologies
  • Data - must have a solid understanding of data principles such as data lineage, data integrity etc
  • Security - must have a solid appreciation of security principles that align to maintaining secure technology solutions
• Automation - would be great if the candidate has experience of implementing automation in a ITAM or DevOps context
• Technologies:
  • Application development - Java or Python or similar
  • DevOps - CI/CD, pipelines, yaml, GitLab or GitHub or similar
  • Infrastructure - AWS, Azure, Linux, Windows (not all are required at expert level), infrastructure-as-code
  • Middleware - messaging, streaming e.g. Kafka
  • Databases and caching technologies
• Soft skills:
  • Stakeholder management
  • Influence
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Collaboration

Purpose of the role

To set direction and design solutions for the banks most complex IT systems and / or platforms, inc. using industry leading approaches in response to the most challenging functional and non-functional requirements.

Accountabilities

• Set the banks strategic architecture direction for a specialist technology area(s), e.g. development of trading platforms.
• Provision of deep technical expertise in designing and evaluating complex technology architectures to stakeholders, including overseeing and coordinating solution architects, to encourage continuous learning across the architecture community.
• Management of innovative design, engineering initiatives and complex technology projects, through the collaboration with technical experts across the bank to resolve complex problems that support the banks technology strategy.
• Development and promotion of architectural standards, guidelines and governance policies to ensure consistency, quality and compliance to support the mitigation of various risks including breaches, access and regulatory violation.
• Identification of emerging technology trends, patterns and innovations that may impact the bank and implement potential solutions that align with the banks strategic objectives.
• Development and maintenance of advisor relationships with business partners, architects and engineering teams to drive successful design, adoption and engineering outcomes.
• Advocation of optimal solutions that address the banks technological needs through clear and compelling communication to support architectural decisions.
• Support of engineering and architecture community initiatives to mentor team members, streamline operations, share and grow knowledge.

Director Expectations

• Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.
• Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
• Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence.
• Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives.
• Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives.
• Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations.
• Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area.
• Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.
• Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions.
• Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division.

All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.

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.

Who succeeds in Tech at Barclays?

For a career with us, you need to be prepared to take big steps forward, curious to face the challenges ahead, and driven to focus on the outcomes. We need people with the Barclays Mindset to make it happen here.

What you get
in return

Flexible, future-proof careers - that's what a career in tech means at Barclays. Our employees receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family's needs. In exchange for the work of supporting our customers and clients, you're rewarded with the perks for making a difference.

Competitive holiday allowance

Life assurance

Private medical care

Pension contribution

Training opportunities

Competitive pay

Income protection

Flexible working options

Voluntary benefits

Planned progression

Stop Animations

Our technology

Supporting our 48 million customers and clients worldwide takes a lot of forward thinking. It means harnessing technology to support the economy. It means making a difference to people's lives. And it requires the maintenance and development of a global, technological infrastructure. At Barclays, technology helps us keep transactions moving, manages data, and protects our customers. Join a world where your work creates unique moments of impact. Make it happen here.

Locations
A world of innovation

Our work takes place in state of the art technology campuses around the globe. Want to help build a tech-first future? These are places where you can find the very best talent and learn from industry leaders, all working on the tools for tomorrow. So, whether it's Glasgow, New York, Prague, Chennai, London, or Pune, it's happening here.

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London

Our London hub in Canary Wharf is home to over 2,000 colleagues. It's a hugely diverse workforce of specialist teams comprised of the world's best financial and tech talent, a place where you can explore the many functions and opportunities of a global financial leader. Here, you'll get more from your career by collaborating with other talented tech thought-leaders on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.

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