Senior Software Engineer — Java (Spring Boot) & Observability

Barclays UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to enhance software solutions using modern engineering methodologies. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing applications to deliver high-quality technology solutions. Candidates should have strong coding skills in Java, expertise in software architecture, and excellent communication abilities. The position promotes collaboration with diverse teams and requires participation in code reviews and adherence to secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent hands-on coding ability in Java with frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Strong expertise in software architecture and secure coding practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to lead features teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on defining requirements.
• Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology communities.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot, REST APIs)

Software code architecture

Communication and leadership skills

Full-stack knowledge (React, Angular)

Problem-solving skills

Tools

ELK dashboards

Job description

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to enhance software solutions using modern engineering methodologies. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing applications to deliver high-quality technology solutions. Candidates should have strong coding skills in Java, expertise in software architecture, and excellent communication abilities. The position promotes collaboration with diverse teams and requires participation in code reviews and adherence to secure coding practices.