Technical Product Owner, Core Processor - AVP

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

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• 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 and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People 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.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• 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.

Embark on a transformative journey as a Technical Product Owner, Core Processor - AVP at Barclays. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of next-generation Core Processor integration platforms that power Barclays' digital transformation programs. You 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. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategic products supporting millions of customer transactions while driving modernization of core processor integrations through AWS, APIs, Event Streaming/Kafka, and S3-based integration patterns.

To be successful in this role as a Technical Product Owner, Core Processor - AVP, you should have:

• 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

Other highly valued skills include:

• Industry certifications such as CSPO, PSPO, SAFe POPM with AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, or AWS Advanced Networking experience
• Experience working with TSYS, Fiserv, FIS, First Data, card processors, payment networks, digital banking platforms, or large-scale processor modernization program
• Knowledge of S3-based file transfer solutions, API modernization, and Event Streaming architectures within regulated environments
• Experience with DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), platform observability, resiliency engineering, and operational governance frameworks
• Understanding of cloud security, risk governance, compliance frameworks, and financial services regulatory requirements

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, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in our Whippany, NJ office.

Minimum Salary: $120,000
Maximum Salary: $175,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.