RatesOne Developer

Barclays UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Barclays RatesOne Developer in Glasgow. This role involves developing and maintaining software applications for the Fixed Income Rates business, requiring strong Java skills and experience with messaging systems. The position supports a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office work. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions and enhance project standards in a vibrant and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java and experience with low-latency messaging systems.
• Understanding of security concepts and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trading and product teams for support.
• Develop solutions and conduct various testing.
• Implement DevOps principles in application development.

Skills

Java

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

Analytical Approach

Education

Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Kafka

Solace

Microsoft SQL Server

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: Barclays RatesOne Developer

Join The Macro Rates business team within Markets Pre-Trade at Barclays. In this role, you will develop, test, deploy, support, and maintain software applications used by the Fixed Income Rates business, including both in-house and vendor solutions.

Barclays is a globally respected financial institution with a rich history of 329 years, committed to innovation and excellence. We offer diverse career opportunities to help individuals and businesses thrive and to create impactful financial and digital solutions.

Working Environment

We are adopting a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between working from home and in the office. Typically, colleagues spend 20% to 60% of their time in the office, with arrangements discussed with the hiring manager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with trading, quant, and product teams, supporting first-line support and liaising with risk, controls, and compliance functions.
2. Analyze requirements with vendors to integrate them into existing systems effectively.
3. Develop solutions, including modifications to internal adapters and vendor systems.
4. Conduct unit, system, regression, and performance testing; perform code reviews.
5. Provide innovative solutions to business challenges within tight deadlines.
6. Maintain and improve project standards and ensure adherence across teams.
7. Support a global code base and communicate changes across regions.
8. Implement DevOps principles in application development.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineering or Computer Science graduate with knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design.
• Proficiency in Java and experience with low-latency messaging systems like Kafka and Solace, preferably on Unix platforms.
• Experience with distributed systems within a Micro-Service architecture.
• Understanding of security concepts with an analytical approach to root cause analysis and proactive improvements.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design principles.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server), XML, and JSON.
• Familiarity with Agile, TDD, Continuous Delivery, and system integration.
• Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms using Kubernetes.

Work Location

Our new Glasgow campus offers a vibrant environment for collaboration and innovation, supporting a community of 5,000 colleagues. Located near Central Station, it symbolizes our commitment to community engagement and career development.

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About Barclays

From banking products to financial services, Barclays is dedicated to helping customers achieve their goals. Join us to be part of our forward-thinking team.