Senior Software Engineer

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services company as a Senior Software Engineer in Glasgow. You will lead the evolution of digital offerings, utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance customer experiences. This role requires strong technical skills and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java, Spring, REST APIs, MongoDB, and AWS.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote quality.

Skills

Java

Spring

REST APIs

MongoDB

NoSQL

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

Join us as a Senior Software Engineer at Barclays, where you'll lead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll utilize cutting-edge technology to transform our digital offerings, ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

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

• Java / Spring, REST APIs
• MongoDB / NoSQL
• High availability and scalable architectures on AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for fast-paced environments

Additional desirable skills include:

• Investment banking knowledge
• Building internet-facing applications

You may be assessed on key skills such as communication, stakeholder management, and a driven mindset, alongside technical expertise.

This role is based in Glasgow.

Purpose of the role

Design, develop, and improve software using various engineering methodologies to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions with scalable, maintainable, and performance-optimized code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing
• Stay updated on industry trends and contribute to technological excellence
• Follow secure coding practices to protect data and ensure security
• Implement effective unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute to strategy, requirements, and recommendations for change; manage resources, budgets, and policies
• Lead or guide teams, define responsibilities, and plan for future needs
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop
• For individual contributors, serve as subject matter experts, guide technical direction, and mentor others
• Advise stakeholders on impact and alignment
• Manage risks and strengthen controls
• Collaborate across functions and build stakeholder relationships
• Analyze complex problems to develop innovative solutions
• Maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives

All colleagues are expected to uphold Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and embody the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.