Java Developer

Barclays Bank PLC; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial institution as a Java Developer, where you will lead transformative technology initiatives that enhance customer experiences. This role involves utilizing cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and excellence, ensuring that both customers and colleagues benefit from exceptional digital offerings. You will design and develop software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with business goals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, leveraging your expertise in Java and modern frameworks to contribute to the evolution of banking technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing software solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and lead projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software solutions ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and devise solutions.

Skills

Spring Boot

Java 18+

Restful APIs

Microservices Architecture

Job description

Join us as a Java Developer at Barclays, where you'll lead large-scale technology platform transformation, enhance customer experience, and drive innovation and excellence. You will utilize cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring exceptional experiences for customers and colleagues.

Requirements:

• Spring Boot
• Java 18+
• Restful APIs
• Microservices Architecture

The role may involve assessing key skills such as risk and controls, change management, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital technology, along with technical job-specific skills.

This position is based in our Knutsford location.

Purpose of the role

Design, develop, and improve software using various engineering methodologies to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-standard programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Participate in code reviews, promote code quality, and share knowledge within the team.
• Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology communities to foster technical excellence.
• Follow secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect data.
• Implement effective unit testing to ensure code reliability and readability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate with other functions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, set objectives, and coach team members to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors that create a thriving environment, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
• Guide collaborative assignments, identify new directions, and involve relevant specialists.
• Consult on complex issues, support risk mitigation, and develop policies for governance.
• Manage risk and strengthen controls related to work activities.
• Coordinate with other areas to achieve organizational objectives and support business strategy.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

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