Software Developer

Barclays UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Barclays UK as a Software Developer in Glasgow. In this role, you will design and develop software solutions that meet business needs while collaborating with diverse teams. Your essential skills in React and Java, along with an understanding of DevOps tools, will contribute to delivering high-quality software in a dynamic environment. You will also be involved in fostering a culture of technical excellence within the team while maintaining a focus on secure coding practices.

Benefits

Company values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of React, Java, and SQL.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for software delivery.
• Ensure adherence to secure coding practices.

Skills

React

Java

SQL

DevOps tools

Technical skills

Job description

Join us as Software Developer to support the organisation, achieve its strategic objectives by the identification of business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities.

To be successful as Software Developer, you should have the following skills/experience:

• Knowledge of React as a Front End development library.
• Working knowledge of Java.
• SQL experience.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Understanding of/experienced with DevOps tools – Gitlab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus.
• Technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be proactive, a team player and a can-do attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Willingness to embrace wider technologies used within the department.

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.

This role will be based in 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.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your workand areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.