Barclays Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Software Engineer
Barclays Northampton, England, United Kingdom
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Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Radbroke, Glasgow, or Northampton (Hybrid Model, 2 days onsite)
Overall Purpose of the Role:
Barclays is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong front-end orientation to join our Wholesale Lending Technology team. In this leadership role, you will help shape and enhance a critical, enterprise-grade application supporting Barclays’ syndicated loan and bond issuance for major institutional clients globally.
You will bring strategic thinking and technical excellence to a highly collaborative Agile environment, leading the design and delivery of robust front-end solutions while contributing across the full stack. This role is ideal for a technical leader with deep front-end experience, capable of balancing architectural insight, hands-on coding, and mentoring responsibilities.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Full Stack Engineering: Deliver high-quality, performant software across the full stack using Java (Spring Boot), REST APIs, and MS SQL. Lead the development of responsive, accessible, and well-tested interfaces.
2. Technical Strategy & Mentorship: Influence technical direction across the team, mentor junior engineers, and help establish best practices in front-end engineering, testing, and CI/CD.
3. Agile Execution: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, collaborating with Product Owners, QA, and Engineering Managers to scope and deliver impactful features that improve user experience and system performance.
4. Cloud & DevOps Enablement: Contribute to cloud migration strategies and work within a modern DevOps toolchain (GitLab, Maven, Bitbucket, Nexus, Jira) to streamline delivery and deployment processes.
Key Skills and Experience:
* Strong experience with component-based architecture, accessibility, responsive design, and performance optimization
* Solid back-end development skills in Java, Spring Boot, JPA, and RESTful microservices
* Database proficiency, particularly with MS SQL Server
* Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Cucumber, Selenium, and Jest
* Proficiency with CI/CD and DevOps tools (GitLab, Maven, Bitbucket, Nexus, SonarQube)
* Experience working in Agile environments, managing feature delivery through sprints and scrums
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Exposure to messaging systems like Kafka or Solace
* Experience in financial services or large-scale enterprise applications
* Understanding of SDLC and scalable web application architecture
About Barclays:
Barclays is a British universal bank providing a wide range of financial services across consumer, corporate, and investment banking. Our core values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—drive us to deliver meaningful impact for clients and communities.
Barclays Values & Culture:
We foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and integrity. Our teams thrive in an environment where diverse voices are heard, supported, and empowered. We encourage continuous learning and collaboration.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and better outcomes for our customers, colleagues, and communities.
Hybrid Working:
We operate a hybrid model supporting flexibility and in-person collaboration. Team members are expected to be onsite at least two days per week at one of our core locations: Radbroke, Glasgow, or Northampton.
* Generous Holiday Pay
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues
Senior Level:
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type:
* Contract
Job Function:
* Engineering and Information Technology
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