Java Developer - Cutting-Edge Technology Platform (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Java Developer to join their team in Northampton. In this role, you will lead the transformation of a large-scale technology platform, enhancing customer experiences through innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Spring Boot and Restful APIs, with a focus on delivering high-quality, scalable software. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with Spring Boot and Restful APIs is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors and influence stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and ensure integration.
• Implement effective unit testing and promote quality culture.

Skills

Spring Boot

Restful APIs

Risk and controls

Change and transformation

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Digital and technology

Job description

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Java Developer - Cutting-Edge Technology Platform (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client: Barclays Bank PLC

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

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

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

• Spring Boot
• Restful APIs

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as technical skills specific to the role.

This role is based in our Knutsford location.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and improve software using various engineering methodologies, providing 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 engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration with business goals.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated with industry trends and contribute to technology communities within the organization.
• Follow secure coding practices to protect data and ensure software security.
• Implement effective unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Advise on decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across functions.
• Lead or guide team members in complex tasks, set objectives, and coach employees.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster a positive environment for colleagues.
• For individual contributors, lead collaborative assignments and guide team efforts.
• Consult on complex issues and support risk mitigation and policy development.
• Manage risks and strengthen controls related to your work.
• Coordinate with other areas to achieve organizational objectives.
• Analyze complex 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.