Junior Java FullStack Engineer

Barclays Bank Plc; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Junior Java FullStack Engineer to build and support technology systems for client onboarding. The ideal candidate will work with Core Java, Spring Framework, and modern UI technologies like Angular and React. Responsibilities include developing software solutions and collaborating with teams to meet business objectives. This role is based in Glasgow and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
• Familiarity with Micro Service Architecture and Restful APIs.
• Knowledge of Angular and React for UI development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Framework

SQL

Angular

React

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Overview

Join as a Junior Java FullStack Engineer and be involved in building and supporting the technology systems that enable Barclays to verify client identity, suitability and risks when establishing business relationships with Corporate and Investment Banking Clients. We are building out a team to work on a transformation programme to build a more streamlined, high performance client onboarding ecosystem with AI assisted data driven decision making capability.

To be successful as a Junior Java FullStack Engineer within this team, you should have experience with:

• Programming - Core Java, Collections, Multi-Threading and Concurrency, OOPS concepts, Exception Handling, JVM Concepts, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Integration), SQL
• Integration - Micro Service Architecture, Developing and integration with Restful web services, Design Patterns
• UI/UX - Angular, React, HTML/CSS/JS

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Devops - Monitoring and tooling like ELK and App Dynamics, Build and Deployment tools, Docker, Kubernetes, Load Balancer principles, Experience working on highly scalable applications
• Database and Messaging - SQL (Joins Indexing Transaction), No SQL( Mongo, Cassandra, CAP Theorem etc.), SQL Queries, Query Optimizations etc.
• Caching Framework - Concepts, Types of Caching, Principles of caching. Priming, Eviction, Cache Miss, Consistency staleness, MRU etc; Messaging - Kafka, Solace

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role would be based out of our Glasgow Campus.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.

OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.

Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.

Partner with other functions and business areas.

Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities.

Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.

Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.

Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.

Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.

Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.

Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.

Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.

Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.