Full Stack Developer

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their global technology team in Glasgow. The role involves designing and developing software solutions using Angular, SQL, and Java while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, willing to learn new technologies, and have experience in both front-end and back-end development. This position offers opportunities to engage with global teams and work on innovative projects to enhance operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular.
• Knowledge of SQL databases.
• Proficient in back-end development using Java.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and designers.
• Implement secure coding practices.

Skills

Angular

SQL

Java

Willingness to learn new technologies

Python

Appian

Job description

Join us as a Full Stack Developer in a global technology team driving regulatory projects for a leading bank. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Glasgow, London, and Pune to deliver innovative solutions that ensure compliance and operational excellence. The tech stack you will be working with is as follows: Front‑end:Angular, Back‑end:Java, Database:SQL

This role offers exposure to complex banking systems, global teamwork, and opportunities to learn new technologies in a dynamic environment.

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

• Angular

• SQL

• Java

Other highly valued skills include:

• Appian

• Willingness to learn new technologies

• Python

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 optimised 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 organisation’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.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in‑depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your workand areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub‑function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.