Full Stack Developer

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Full Stack Developer to evolve our digital landscape from the Glasgow campus. You will design and deliver software, leveraging Java/J2EE, React and cloud-native tech while collaborating across product, design and engineering teams.

You will apply secure coding practices, perform unit testing and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and growth. This role emphasizes leadership and strategic impact within the AVP expectations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Java/J2EE and UI tech (React, Postgres, Kafka).
• Knowledge of Agile and the SDLC.
• Experience with test frameworks such as Playwright and Cucumber.
• Strong problem solving and code quality mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software using standard languages and tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality.
• Stay updated on tech trends and contribute to engineering communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and unit testing.

Skills

Java/J2EE

React

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Agile

SDLC

Playwright

Cucumber

Troubleshooting

GitLab

Helm

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Continuous Learning

Tools

GitLab

Helm

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join us as a Full Stack Developer at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting‑edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Full Stack Developer, you should have experience with:

• Extensive experience and deep understanding of Java/J2EE concepts and user interface technologies: REACT, Postgres, Kafka
• Knowledge of Agile and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience of Test frameworks (Playwright, Cucumber )
• Good technical acumen with the ability to quickly understand complex systems, troubleshoot issues and apply sound engineering principles to solve problems

Other Highly Valued Skills Include

• DevOps tools - Gitlab, Helm
• Exposure to cloud-native technologies including AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills enabling effective collaboration across teams, building trusted relationships
• Curiosity, continuous learning, and a passion for emerging technologies

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 will be based out of our Glasgow campus.

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.