Java Software Engineer - Spring Boot, Kafka & Microservices

Barclays

Northampton

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Barclays in Northampton is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop and improve scalable, high-performing applications in a collaborative engineering team. You will work with Java, Spring Boot and Kafka to deliver robust services, participate in code reviews, and implement secure coding practices while staying aligned with business goals.

Join a cutting-edge engineering environment and contribute to building resilient, cloud-ready software that powers customer experiences at Barclays.

Qualifications

Experience developing robust, scalable enterprise Java applications.
Hands-on Spring Boot microservices with REST APIs and security.
Real-time data streaming with Kafka and distributed systems support.
Working knowledge of MongoDB and NoSQL concepts.
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles.

Responsibilities

Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Participation in code reviews and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
Stay informed of industry technology trends and contribute to Barclays' technology communities to foster excellence.
Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.