Synthetics Platform Lead Developer (Low-Latency Java)

Barclays UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Synthetics Lead Developer to support a global Synthetic & Financing platform. You will design, develop, and improve software solutions using a microservices-based architecture. The ideal candidate will have expertise in low-latency engineering and distributed systems. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, ensuring software quality, and adherence to secure coding practices. Join us to make a significant impact in our dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Mastery of microservices-based (Java stack), event-driven architectures.
• Expertise in low-latency engineering and protocol selection.
• Experience with distributed systems and data integrity management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements.
• Implement effective unit testing practices.

Skills

Microservices-based architectures

Low-latency engineering

Distributed systems design

Deep observability integration

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Synthetics Lead Developer to support a global Synthetic & Financing platform. You will design, develop, and improve software solutions using a microservices-based architecture. The ideal candidate will have expertise in low-latency engineering and distributed systems. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, ensuring software quality, and adherence to secure coding practices. Join us to make a significant impact in our dynamic environment.