# Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - VP

**Company**: Barclays
**Location**: Whippany, NJ
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $170,000 - $230,000 per year
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Finance

**Apply**: https://barclays.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site_Barclays/job/Building-400-Whippany-Campus-Jefferson-Park/Lead-Forward-Deployed-Engineer---VP_JR-0000126923?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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## Description

We are seeking a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - VP to serve as a key advocate for our developer community, helping engineers discover, adopt, and champion modern engineering practices, strategic platforms, and emerging technologies across Barclays.

The successful candidate will have considerable hands-on software engineering experience with modern development practices, including CI/CD, cloud platforms, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and AI-enabled solutions. They will be proficient in one or more enterprise programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or Go, with the ability to design, build, and deliver scalable production-grade applications.

Key responsibilities:

- Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.

- Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities.

- Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.

- Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

As a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - VP, you will:

- Create engaging learning experiences through practical education, impactful technical content, community-building programs, and hands-on engineering events.

- Work closely with engineering teams, platform owners, and technology leaders to understand developer needs, amplify feedback, and drive the successful adoption of tools and capabilities that enhance developer productivity and innovation.

- Inspire engineers to embrace new ways of working and continuously improve their technical craft.

Requirements:

- Considerable hands-on software engineering experience with modern development practices.

- Proficiency in one or more enterprise programming languages.

- Exceptional communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.

- Passion for developer advocacy, community building, teaching, and mentoring.

Preferred skills:

- Hands-on experience developing AI-powered and agentic solutions using modern developer tools and frameworks.

- Proven ability to build, grow, and engage developer communities.

- Good technical communication and content creation skills.

- Demonstrated success driving the adoption of modern engineering platforms, developer tools, and best practices.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary ($170,000 - $230,000 per year)

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- 401(k)

- Life insurance

- Paid leave for qualifying circumstances

- Eligibility for an incentive award

## Skills

### Required
- Python
- Java
- C#
- Go
- CI/CD
- cloud platforms
- automation
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- AI-enabled solutions

### Nice to have
- AI-powered solutions
- agentic solutions
- modern developer tools
- frameworks
- developer communities
- technical communication
- content creation

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