Head of Digital Platform Engineering

Overview

Lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high‑quality software solutions. Drive technical excellence, foster a culture of innovation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives.

• Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture to achieve project goals.
• Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management, and task prioritization to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Mentor and support team members’ professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and enhance engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Enforce technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Manage a business function, providing significant input to function‑wide strategic initiatives and influencing policy and procedures.
• Coordinate resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub‑function.
• Foster compliance, ensure regulations are observed, and maintain adherence to relevant processes.
• Maintain a broad understanding of industry theories and practices within the discipline, and stay informed about external market developments.
• Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve complex or sensitive problems.
• Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.
• Act as a principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other business divisions.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the function and business division when appropriate.
• Demonstrate clear leadership behaviours (Listen, Energise, Align, Develop) and adhere to the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.

• 5+ years experience in a technology leadership role designing and developing online, internet‑facing channels.
• Proven ability to define and execute internet channel strategies aligned to the corporate banking segment.
• Track record of managing highly utilized critical client‑facing applications that demand ‘always‑on’ designs.
• Experience owning end‑to‑end digital client journeys across online applications, ensuring consistency, usability, and premium user experience.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams including product managers, UX/UI designers, and senior online platform and application developers.
• Strong understanding of emerging digital trends and technologies.
• Operational lead experience for day‑to‑day effectiveness of online platforms, including corporate websites, online portals, and self‑service platforms.
• Ability to define and prioritise product roadmaps, feature enhancements, and technical upgrades in an enterprise environment.
• Collaboration with Technology, Security, Service Management, and Product Teams.
• Experience in managing external partners, vendors, and agencies to support technology solution development.

All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver at consistently excellent standards. The four LEAD behaviours are:
Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, and Develop others. Demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – Empower, Challenge, and Drive – to operate collaboratively across the organisation.

Barclays is an equal opportunities employer. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including people with disabilities, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and diverse backgrounds. This is a level playing field. Barclay’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to all aspects of our operation.