Senior Java Developer - Cloud-Native Microservices & AI

Barclays; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Glasgow seeks a Senior Java Developer to join the Investments Transformation Program, building services that connect our front office to a market-leading platform and applying modern engineering practices for resilience, scalability, observability, and delivery.

You will design cloud-native solutions using Java 21-25, Spring Boot 4.x, REST APIs, and microservices, while leveraging GitLab CI/CD, Maven/Gradle, Kubernetes, and Docker to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java development (21-25) delivering scalable enterprise apps.
• Strong Spring Boot 4.x and REST APIs experience.
• Microservices architecture and cloud-native design experience.
• Solid debugging, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software using enterprise programming languages and tools; ensure scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to define requirements and alignment with business goals.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with industry trends and contribute to technical communities to foster excellence.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and implement thorough unit tests.

Skills

Java 21-25

Spring Boot 4.x

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud-native

Integration patterns

Troubleshooting

GitLab CI/CD

Maven/Gradle

Kubernetes

Docker

Automated testing

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Maven/Gradle

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Barclays in Glasgow seeks a Senior Java Developer to join the Investments Transformation Program, building services that connect our front office to a market-leading platform and applying modern engineering practices for resilience, scalability, observability, and delivery.

You will design cloud-native solutions using Java 21-25, Spring Boot 4.x, REST APIs, and microservices, while leveraging GitLab CI/CD, Maven/Gradle, Kubernetes, and Docker to deliver high-quality software.