Senior Software Engineer – UI Platform Lead

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

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - UI Platform Lead in Glasgow to design, develop, and improve the shared UI platform behind Barclays digital experiences. You will lead efforts to deliver tokens, patterns, and tooling through APIs and integrations, enabling multiple platform teams and external tools.

The role emphasizes building an AI-native UI platform, with focus on token architectures, platform tooling, and secure, scalable software delivery across Barclays digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with React and TypeScript in a library/platform context.
• Design token architectures and the tooling that transforms tokens across platforms.
• Experience building integrations between a platform and external tools (design tools, code editors, CI pipelines).
• Java and Spring for API services, or Node.js for tooling and build pipelines.
• Experience with generative or AI-assisted developer tools, whether building them or integrating them into a platform.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry aligned languages and tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and strategies.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of tech trends and contribute to technology communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and implement effective unit testing.

Skills

React and TypeScript

Design token architectures

Platform/tool integrations

Java and Spring OR Node.js

AI-assisted developer tools

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

OpenAPI/JSON Schema

Style Dictionary

Job description

Join us as a Senior Software Engineer - UI Platform Lead in thecross Barclays Digital Platform (XDP) engineering team, which builds the shared technology layer behind Barclays digital experiences.

We are building a UI platform that is AI-native by design, where components, tokens, and patterns are delivered through tooling and APIs, not just code. This role leads the team shaping how digital experiences are built and delivered across Barclays.

To be successful as a Senior Software Engineer - UI Platform Lead, you must have the following essential skills;

• React and TypeScript in a library or platform context (not just application code
• Design token architectures (DTCG, Style Dictionary, or similar) and the tooling that transforms tokens across platforms
• Building integrations between a platform and external tools (design tools, code editors, CI pipelines
• Java and Spring for API services, or Node.js for tooling and build pipelines
• Experience with generative or AI-assisted developer tools, whether building them or integrating them into a platform

Some other highly valued skills may include;

• Infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipeline design for platform service
• Building or running registries, artefact distribution, or developer tooling platforms
• Familiarity with how mobile and native teams consume shared UI artefacts, and the constraints that come with supporting multiple platforms
• JSON Schema, OpenAPI, or contract-first API design
• Contributions to open-source projects, design systems, or technical standards

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

Location is Glasgow

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.

Vice President Expectations

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures..
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing