Technical Platform Owner Barclays

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Job Description

The role of APAC & Middle East Corporate Banking Technical Platform Owner - Director entails a high-level leadership position focused on ensuring the scalability, adaptability, and effectiveness of development, testing, and deployment processes within the corporate banking technology landscape. You will be instrumental in implementing DevSecOps practices, Test Driven Development (TDD), automating testing processes, and guiding teams to adopt best practices that align with broader business strategies. Your key responsibilities will include driving the enhancement of platform capabilities, addressing execution challenges, and leading transformative technology programs to align with business goals. You will also play a crucial role in embedding security, compliance, and risk controls into the development lifecycle, ensuring continuous delivery with regulatory adherence. As the Director, you will oversee the buildout of the Gift City Corporate Banking Platform, extensions in Singapore and Hong Kong, and upliftment of the UAE and India UBS programs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Technology, Operations, Product, and Front Office will be essential to ensure technical solutions align seamlessly with business objectives and client requirements. Your role will also involve mentoring and coaching technical teams to implement best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Collaboration with stakeholders across various departments will be necessary to leverage synergies, ensure operational efficiency, and incorporate business innovation into the technology roadmap. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in Transaction Banking or Corporate Banking, with a strong focus on Core Banking or Cash Management platforms. Proven expertise in DevSecOps practices, Test Driven Development, and leading complex corporate banking technology programs is required. Strong leadership, mentorship, and stakeholder management skills are essential to address execution challenges and drive delivery excellence. In summary, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development and transformation of corporate banking technology platforms in the APAC and Middle East regions. By driving innovation, mentoring teams, and overcoming execution challenges, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of corporate banking technology in a dynamic and high-growth environment.,