Solution Architect recruitment

About the role

Barclays are looking for a Solution Architect to join the eCommerce technology team. The successful candidate will work within the Development silo, with colleagues from our Programme Management, Business Analysis and Test areas aligned to the Digital Delivery Services stream. In addition you will work across the wider Barclays technology function. The successful candidate will be required to provide technical architect and solution design across a portfolio of projects drawn from both Digital Delivery Services and other eCommerce strategic investment.

Key clients you will liaise with include Programme / Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Testers, Development, Application Service Management within the technology teams, and external vendors.

Additionally the successful candidate will provide guidance to project teams on technical and non-functional matters through project implementation. You will be expected to gain key understanding of internal non-functional policies, such as branding, user experience, security, data management, performance, and capacity You will also have a detailed understanding of common patterns and technology in use in the eCommerce function, ideally including mobile platforms. 

About you

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of technology delivery within a financial organisation, and ideally will have experience of OO design and delivery. Technical requirements for this role include J2EE, Hibernate, Struts, Ajax, Oracle/SQL. You will also have experience in SOA architecture and data integration coupled with a strong working knowledge of web application UI design. This isn’t a managerial role however the right candidate will be expected to supervise and also be familiar with a matrix management environment liaising with teams in multiple locations. You will be degree educated preferably in an IT related discipline.

About us

Barclays offers wealth and investment management products and services to its clients through Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiary companies.    Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered No. 1026167.  Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.