Join Barclays as a Java Developer
Play a key role in building innovative, high‑quality software that powers the experiences of our customers and colleagues.
In this role, you’ll design, develop, and continuously improve software solutions using a range of modern engineering methodologies. Your work will directly enhance our business capabilities, strengthen our platforms, and drive forward the technology that underpins Barclays’ global operations.
Location: Glasgow.
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.
Qualifications
* Considerable hands‑on expertise in the Java ecosystem
* Experience with Java 21
* Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Core, Spring Boot)
* SQL Server experience (writing complex queries, performance tuning, stored procedures)
* Good experience with Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)
* Solid exposure to Integration Testing
Additional Skills
* Understanding of DevOps practices
* Deployment pipelines for on‑prem and private cloud environments
* Exposure to Finance domain, preferably Investment Banking
* Knowledge of CI/CD, Gitlab, Maven/Gradle, and monitoring tools
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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of 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.
Analyst Expectations
* To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
* Requires in‑depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
* Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
* Leads and supervises a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
* If the position has leadership responsibilities, the People Leader is 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.
* For an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in their work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
* Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
* Partners with other functions and business areas.
* Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
* Escalates breaches of policies/procedure appropriately.
* Takes responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
* Advises and influences decision making within their own area of expertise.
* Takes ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work they own or contribute to. Delivers work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
* Maintains and continually builds an understanding of how own sub‑function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisation's products, services, and processes within the function.
* Demonstrates understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
* Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
* Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
* Guides and persuades team members and communicates complex/sensitive information.
* Acts as contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function, building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.
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