Java developer

Job Description

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.

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, participate in code reviews, and promote 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are 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.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Java Developer at Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Location Strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful Java Developer you should have experience with:

• Strong hands-on experience in React.js with proven expertise in designing and developing enterprise-scale web applications.
• Solid development experience in Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development with the ability to work across UI and backend components.
• Deep understanding of modern UI technologies including React, HTML5, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS3, LESS, Bootstrap, Node.js, Jest, and JSON over HTTP.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, design patterns, component-based architecture, and application security best practices.
• Experience building responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces.
• Proficiency in integrating UI applications with RESTful services and microservices-based architectures.
• Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle and MySQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently learn and adopt new technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments and collaborating effectively across geographically distributed teams.
• Understanding of regulatory, governance, and secure engineering practices within enterprise environments.
• Experience leading technical design discussions, code reviews, mentoring developers, and driving engineering best practices.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience with React Native and mobile application development.
• Good understanding of the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift container platforms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Barclays Cloud Platform (BCP).
• Understanding of micro-frontend architecture and modern frontend engineering practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (GitLab, Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket).
• Knowledge of performance optimization, observability, and frontend monitoring practices.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka or MQ.
• Experience in Banking, Wealth Management, or Financial Services domains.
• Passion for driving UI modernization, engineering excellence, and user experience improvements.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Pune.