Description
We are seeking a Technical Product Owner, Core Processor - AVP to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of next-generation Core Processor integration platforms that power Barclays' digital transformation programs.
The successful candidate will oversee API platforms, Event Streaming ecosystems, cloud-native capabilities, and secure file exchange solutions that enable scalable, resilient, and real-time business services across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and improve 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
- Promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing through code reviews and peer collaboration
- Stay informed about industry technology trends and innovations, and contribute to the organisation's technology communities
- Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data
- Implement 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, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function
- Set objectives, coach employees, and appraise performance relative to objectives
- Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard
Requirements:
- Product Ownership, Product Management, or Platform Management experience delivering enterprise technology solutions within banking, payments, financial services, or processor modernization programs
- Extensive knowledge of Core Processing platforms, card processing ecosystems, payment processing, authorization services, transaction lifecycle processes, and processor integration models
- Proficiency in API Product Management, REST APIs, microservices, API governance, and API platforms such as AWS API Gateway, Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong, or similar technologies
- Demonstrated experience with Event-Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Amazon MSK, Event Streaming, Schema Governance, Replay Processing, Retry Frameworks, and DLQ patterns
- Deep understanding of AWS cloud services, including EKS, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, KMS, PrivateLink, and Route 53, with experience designing cloud-native integration solutions
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($120,000 - $175,000)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Paid leave for qualifying circumstances
- Eligibility for an incentive award