Lead Java Developer: Integration & Cloud-Native Platform

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Java Developer to join the Private Bank & Wealth Management team, contributing to the Investments Transformation Program. You will design, develop and connect our front-office platforms to a market-leading advisory system using modern engineering practices.

You will help build a sustainable technology foundation, drive governance, and enable cloud-native delivery with a focus on resilience, observability, and scalable architecture.

Qualifications

• Extensive Java 21–25 experience in enterprise apps.
• Proven Spring Boot 4.x, REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes/Docker.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participation in code reviews and promotion of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and contribute to the organization’s technology communities.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect data.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper design, readability, and reliability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud-native

API Design

Data pipelines

Messaging

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Maven/Gradle

Automated testing

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Barclays in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Java Developer to join the Private Bank & Wealth Management team, contributing to the Investments Transformation Program. You will design, develop and connect our front-office platforms to a market-leading advisory system using modern engineering practices.

You will help build a sustainable technology foundation, drive governance, and enable cloud-native delivery with a focus on resilience, observability, and scalable architecture.