Java Developer

Barclays Bank PLC; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Java Developer to lead transformative technology initiatives. In this exciting role, you will leverage your expertise in Java and Spring Boot to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality software solutions that are scalable and maintainable. Your contributions will not only shape the future of digital offerings but also foster a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development using Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software for business and technology capabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills

Spring Boot

Java 18+

RESTful APIs

Microservices Architecture

Risk and Controls

Change and Transformation

Business Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Digital and Technology Skills

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. Utilize cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring exceptional experiences for customers and colleagues.

To succeed in this role, you should have experience with:

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

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, along with job-specific technical expertise.

This role is based in Knutsford.

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 code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
• 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 quality and reliability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise, influence decision-making, and contribute to policy development, working closely with other functions and divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, set objectives, coach team members, and evaluate performance.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For individual contributors, lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, and identify new directions for projects.
• Consult on complex issues, support risk mitigation, and develop policies to strengthen controls.
• Manage risk and ensure controls are in place.
• Coordinate with other areas to achieve organizational objectives.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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