Java Developer

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.

• Development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks and tools.
• Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable and optimised for performance.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with product managers, designers and other engineers to define software requirements and devise solution strategies.
• Ensuring 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.
• Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contributing to the organisation’s technology communities.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability and reliability.

Join us as a Java Developer at Barclays where you will spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting‑edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings and ensure unmatched customer experiences.

• Strong experience as a Java developer with a deep understanding of core Java concepts, modern frameworks and best practices for building scalable, maintainable and high‑performance applications.
• Good technical acumen with the ability to quickly understand complex systems, troubleshoot issues and apply sound engineering principles.
• Proactive learner who stays up to date with new technologies and continuously seeks to improve skills and understanding.
• Proven ability to design and develop enterprise‑level software solutions using tools and techniques such as Source Control, Build Tools (e.g. Maven), TDD, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience working in the Financial Services domain.
• Experience mentoring other team members.
• Experience with Spring and Hibernate.
• Experience with user interface technologies:
  React, Type Script, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript.
• Experience with JMS, ECS, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS development and deployment.
• Knowledge of risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital technology.
• Ability to influence and convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

This role will be based out of our Glasgow campus.