Software Engineer

3761 Barclays - BX - UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Glasgow is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and support Java applications and trading platform technologies in an Agile environment. You will build, test, maintain, and improve software solutions while conducting code reviews and assisting in production issue resolution.

Required skills include Java 11+, Spring Boot, unit/integration testing, and experience with AWS/cloud technologies, distributed systems, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Java 11+ and Spring Boot development experience.
• Agile delivery, Jira and CI/CD pipelines knowledge.
• AWS/cloud technologies and distributed systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Java applications and trading platform technologies.
• Build, test, maintain and improve software solutions; conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot production issues; ensure systems remain reliable and scalable.

Skills

Java & Spring Boot Development

Problem Solving & Production Support

Agile & SDLC Practices

AWS & Cloud Technologies

Messaging & Distributed Systems

SQL & Financial Services

Tools

Jira

Git/GitLab pipelines

CloudFormation

Lambda/Python

ActiveMQ

Redis/ElastiCache

Oracle Coherence

SQL Server

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the role To design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, and continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, to ensure software quality and reliability.

Accountabilities

Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.

Creation and execution automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues. . Collaboration with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the development of acceptance criteria, ensuring a thorough understanding of the software being tested.

Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.

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.

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 work and 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.

Software Engineer Overview

Join Barclays as a Software Engineer, where you'll develop and support Java applications and trading platform technologies that support critical business services. You'll work in an Agile environment to build, test, maintain, and improve software solutions, conduct code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and help ensure systems remain reliable, scalable, and high performing.

To be successful as a Software Engineer, you should have the following essential skills:

• Java & Spring Boot Development: Java 11+, Spring Boot, testing (unit/integration).
• Problem Solving & Production Support: Troubleshooting, performance tuning, upgrades/migrations.
• Agile & SDLC Practices: Agile delivery, Jira, Git/GitLab pipelines.
• Some other highly valued skills may include: AWS & Cloud Technologies: AWS, EC2, AMI, CloudFormation, Lambda/Python.
• Messaging & Distributed Systems: ActiveMQ, Redis/ElastiCache, Oracle Coherence.
• SQL & Financial Services: SQL Server, trading platforms, FIX/SWIFT knowledge.

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

This role will be based in our Glasgow office.

Work Experience & Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.