Software Engineer - VP

Barclays UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a VP-level Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Wholesale Lending Technology team. This role involves leading the design and delivery of robust front-end solutions while contributing across the full stack. You'll be pivotal in shaping enterprise-grade applications that support major institutional clients globally. If you're a technical leader with a passion for modern development practices and mentoring, this opportunity in a collaborative Agile environment is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Plan

Generous Holiday Pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Expertise in front-end technologies and solid back-end development skills.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end development and maintain UI/UX standards.
• Deliver high-quality software across the full stack.
• Mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction.

Skills

ReactJS

Redux

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

MS SQL Server

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

Maven

Bitbucket

Nexus

Jira

Cucumber

Selenium

Jest

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Job Title:

VP Software Engineer

Location:

Radbroke, Glasgow, or Northampton (Hybrid Model, 2 days onsite)

Overall Purpose of the Role

Barclays is seeking a seasoned VP-level Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong front-end orientation to join our Wholesale Lending Technology team. In this leadership role, you will help shape and enhance a critical, enterprise-grade application that supports Barclays’ participation in syndicated loan and bond issuance for major institutional clients globally.

You will bring strategic thinking and technical excellence to a highly collaborative Agile environment, leading the design and delivery of robust front-end solutions while contributing across the full stack. This role is ideal for a technical leader with deep front-end experience, who can balance architectural insight, hands-on coding, and mentoring responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Front-End Leadership: Drive modern front-end development using ReactJS, Redux, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Define and uphold UI/UX standards and help evolve the front-end architecture for maintainability and scalability.
• Full Stack Engineering: Deliver high-quality, performant software across the full stack using Java (Spring Boot), REST APIs, and MS SQL. Take a lead role in building responsive, accessible, and well-tested interfaces.
• Technical Strategy & Mentorship: Influence technical direction across the team, mentor junior engineers, and help shape best practices in front-end engineering, testing, and CI/CD.
• Agile Execution: Actively engage in Agile ceremonies, partnering with Product Owners, QA, and Engineering Managers to scope and deliver impactful features that enhance user experience and system performance.
• Cloud & DevOps Enablement: Contribute to cloud migration strategies and work within a modern DevOps toolchain (GitLab, Maven, Bitbucket, Nexus, Jira) to streamline delivery and deployment processes.

Essential Key Skills and Experience

• Expertise in front-end technologies: ReactJS, Redux, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3/SASS
• Strong experience with component-based architecture, accessibility, responsive design, and performance optimization
• Solid back-end development skills in Java, Spring Boot, JPA, and RESTful microservices
• Database proficiency, particularly with MS SQL Server
• Hands-on with test automation frameworks such as Cucumber, Selenium, and Jest
• Proficiency with CI/CD and DevOps tools (GitLab, Maven, Bitbucket, Nexus, SonarQube)
• Agile experience, with the ability to manage feature delivery through sprints and scrums

Desirable

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to messaging systems like Kafka or Solace
• Financial services background or experience working on large-scale enterprise applications
• Understanding of SDLC and scalable web application architecture

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank that provides a wide array of financial services across consumer banking, corporate banking, and investment banking. At our core, we are guided by five values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—driving us to deliver meaningful impact for clients and communities.

Barclays Values & Culture

Barclays fosters a culture of inclusion, innovation, and integrity. Our teams thrive in an environment where diverse voices are heard, supported, and empowered. We encourage continuous learning and champion collaboration in everything we do.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and better outcomes for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

Hybrid Working

We operate a hybrid model designed to support flexibility while encouraging in-person collaboration. Team members are expected to be onsite at least two days per week at one of our core locations: Radbroke, Glasgow, or Northampton.

Your Benefits

• Competitive Pension Plan (after 12 weeks)
• Generous Holiday Pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues