VP - Java Fullstack Technical Lead

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Glasgow is seeking a Java Fullstack Technical Lead to design and develop software solutions for financial crime prevention. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in full-stack development, especially with Java and related technologies, and is ready to lead strategic initiatives. This role requires collaborative work with various teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and adherence to high-quality coding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in full-stack development with expertise in building dynamic, responsive, and reusable components.
• Experience working on Enterprise Case Management Lifecycle applications involving backend server builds in Java or C++.
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of knowledge sharing.

Skills

Full-stack development

Java

C++

Kafka

RESTful APIs

Spring Framework

React hooks

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

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.

The Integrated Financial Crime (IFC) portfolio is a multi-faceted Financial Crime program delivered via over 20 initiatives to create a holistic, risk-based, and effective Financial Crime environment. It aims to strengthen robustness, enhance automation of processes, develop skills across all lines of defense, and empower partners, colleagues, and customers to identify and prevent Financial Crime by raising awareness of risks.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience in full-stack development with expertise in building dynamic, responsive, and reusable components
• Experience working on Enterprise Case Management Lifecycle applications involving backend server builds in Java or C++
• Experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven communication
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot, with a 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, with experience in 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 engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology communities to foster excellence and growth.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect data.
• Implement 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, and deliver continuous improvements.
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and lead performance and development discussions. Lead specialists and influence operations in alignment with strategic priorities.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen and be authentic, Energize and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead multi-year projects, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Advise stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impacts and risks, and support risk management and control strengthening.
• Collaborate across departments to stay aligned with business strategies.
• Develop innovative solutions based on complex analysis and research.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

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