Barclays
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Knutsford, Cheshire
Counter Developer
Overview
Job Description
Job Title Counter Developer Location Knutsford The Counter Application has been used in the Barclays Branch network for around 25 years now - it handles huge volumes of financial transaction traffic, handles cash withdrawals/deposits and cheque deposits and bill payments - as well as Foreign Exchange functionality. It is the most resilient and one of the most important applications in the bank. The Counter Product Team is responsible for all technical change to this system, as well as providing third line support and fixes to any problems within it. As a Counter Developer, you'll be writing and testing code focusing on C# to specification for one or more applications for complex projects. What will you be doing? Writing code to specification for one or more applications / products during the build phase of the software development lifecycle Testing the code thoroughly and liaise with business users to ensure delivery is fit for purpose Developing a technical understanding of a component or sub-component within an application / product, providing support for technical queries, live incidents and problems Ensuring that the technical integrity and quality of the applications / products is maintained across their lifetime, contributing to the development of any technical changes being proposed Working on a single complex project, or multiple standard projects Providing Level 3 technical support for live incidents and problems as required by the L2 teams Helping to Impact Assess business requested change to the Counter Application as required Working towards an in-depth technical understanding of multiple applications / products, being recognized as the 'go to' contact for technical queries What we're looking for: Experience as a hands on C# Developer with the ability to write and test code Has a passion for software and keen to continue growing their skillset Skills that will help you in the role: Experience of working with Jira Where will you be working? We are set in the beautiful countryside of Knutsford, and have lots to on offer to our employees including: Dress down code every day, an onsite gym, remote working, Starbucks, family fun days, Astro turf, Tennis courts and much more. We also offer a free shuttle bus service from Knutsford train station to the site in the morning and from the site back to the train station in the evening. Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details. Our Values Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. Our Diversity We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Our Benefits Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us. Employment Type: Permanent