VP - Java Fullstack Technical Lead

Barclays UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution in Glasgow as a Java Fullstack Technical Lead, where you will drive the development of innovative software solutions for financial crime prevention. This role demands a blend of technical prowess in Java and C++, alongside leadership capabilities to guide a dynamic technology team towards strategic objectives. With a focus on collaboration and best practices, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing compliance and operational efficiency while mentoring future talent.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health and wellness programs

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software for financial crime prevention.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define solutions.
• Lead and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Full-stack development

Java

C++

Kafka

RESTful APIs

Microservices

React

Redux

Docker

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

JUnit

Mockito

Jest

React Testing Library

Camunda BPM

Job description

Join our dynamic Technology team as a Java Fullstack Technical Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial crime prevention through the transformative 'Integrated Financial Crime Program'. This multi-year group-wide initiative is designed to strengthen regulatory compliance, streamline client interactions via unified infrastructure, and drive operational efficiency through cutting-edge technological advancements.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced Senior Java Fullstack Engineer with a passion for transitioning into architecture, ready to apply technical expertise to strategic system design.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience in full-stack development with expertise in building dynamic, responsive, and reusable components
• Worked on Enterprise Case Management Lifecycle applications involving backend server builds in either Java or C++ Tech Stack
• Experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven communication
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot. Strong understanding of Spring Framework (e.g., Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data)
• Strong knowledge of state management (e.g., Redux, Context API) and React hooks. Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend with backend services

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Basic understanding of Camunda BPM for workflow orchestration and process automation. Familiarity with BPMN 2.0 for designing workflows
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library)

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based out of our Glasgow Campus.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participation in code reviews and promoting a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Staying informed of industry technology trends and actively contributing to the organization’s technology communities.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure code quality and reliability.

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change. Manage resources, budgets, and policies; deliver continuous improvements.
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, counsel employees, and lead specialists to influence operations, balancing strategic and tactical priorities.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive, following the LEAD principles: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop.
• For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead multi-year assignments, and coach less experienced team members.
• Advise stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks, demonstrate leadership in risk management and controls, and contribute to organizational goals.
• Build trusting relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and embody the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.