Full stack Java REACT Tech Lead

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution seeks a Full Stack Java REACT Technical Lead to drive software design and development for a high-availability trading platform. This role involves collaboration across teams, leading development efforts, and ensuring adherence to industry best practices, all while upholding the company's values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive front-end and back-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React JS, and Java.
• Strong SQL experience and familiarity with cloud technologies.
• Experience in test-driven development and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React JS

Redux

Node

SQL

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Nexus

Confluence

SonarQube

GitLab

Maven

NPM

Job description

Join us as a Full Stack Java REACT Technical Lead to drive the technical design and development of a highly available, high-volume, low-latency trading platform supporting the global IB Syndicate business.

Key skills and experience include:

• Extensive front-end and back-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React JS, Redux, Node, testing frameworks (e.g., Jest), Java, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, JUnit, Mockito, microservices.
• Strong SQL experience (MS SQL preferred), cloud technologies, messaging tools, and DevOps tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Nexus, Confluence, SonarQube, Veracode, GitLab, Maven, NPM.
• Experience with test-driven development and CI/CD, including automated testing platforms such as Cucumber and Selenium.
• Leadership in all aspects of agile software development, from design to deployment.
• Ability to influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations.

Additional valued skills:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Data Structures.
• Experience in banking or financial IT projects.
• Adaptability to new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Commitment to industry trends and continuous skill improvement.

This role is based in London and involves designing, developing, and improving software to support our customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Participating in code reviews and promoting best practices.
• Staying informed of industry trends and contributing to technical communities.
• Implementing secure coding practices and effective unit testing.

Leadership expectations:

• Setting strategy, managing resources and budgets, and driving continuous improvement.
• Leading and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Advising stakeholders and managing risks.
• Demonstrating leadership behaviors aligned with Barclays values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values and mindset, promoting a respectful, empowering, and challenging work environment.