VP - Java Fullstack Technical Lead

Barclays UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Java Fullstack Technical Lead in Glasgow. You will play a crucial role in advancing the Integrated Financial Crime Program, focusing on software development and architectural design. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and efficiency in financial services.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Java Fullstack Engineer with a passion for architecture.
• Proficiency in building dynamic, responsive components.
• Experience with event-driven communication using Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software solutions for financial crime prevention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure integration.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality.

Skills

Full-stack development

Java

C++

RESTful APIs

Microservices

React

Kafka

CI/CD

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Join our dynamic Technology team as a Java Fullstack Technical Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial crime prevention through the transformative "Integrated Financial Crime Program." This multiyear group-wide initiative is designed to strengthen regulatory compliance, streamline client interactions via unified infrastructure, and drive operational efficiency through cutting-edge technological advancements.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced Senior Java Fullstack Engineer with a passion for transitioning into architecture, ready to apply technical expertise to strategic system design.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

1. Experience in full-stack development with expertise in building dynamic, responsive, and reusable components
2. Worked on Enterprise Case Management Lifecycle applications involving backend server builds in either Java or C++ Tech Stack
3. Experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven communication
4. Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot. Strong understanding of Spring Framework (e.g., Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data)
5. Strong knowledge of state management (e.g., Redux, Context API) and React hooks. Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend with backend services

Some other highly valued skills may include:

1. Basic understanding of Camunda BPM for workflow orchestration and process automation. Familiarity with BPMN 2.0 for designing workflows
2. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
3. Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library)

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

This role will be based out of our Glasgow Campus.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

1. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
2. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration with business objectives.
3. Participation in code reviews and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
4. Staying informed of industry technology trends and actively contributing to technology communities to foster excellence and growth.
5. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
6. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure code quality and reliability.

Vice President Expectations

1. Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and recommend changes. Manage resources, budgets, policies, and promote continuous improvement.
2. For those managing teams, define roles, plan for future needs, counsel on performance, and lead specialists to influence operations, aligning with strategic and tactical priorities.
3. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
4. For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, lead long-term assignments, guide team members, and influence strategic decisions.
5. Advise stakeholders and manage risks to support governance and control agendas.
6. Lead in managing risks and strengthening controls related to team activities.
7. Contribute to organizational goals through comprehensive understanding of organizational functions.
8. Collaborate across business units to stay aligned with strategies.
9. Develop solutions through sophisticated analysis and research, comparing complex alternatives.
10. Build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.