Java Full Stack Developer

Barclays; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Pune is seeking a Java Full Stack Developer to drive Location Strategy projects, delivering high-quality software within governance standards. The role focuses on back-end Java 17+ with Spring Boot and microservices, and integrating front-end apps via REST APIs in a security-conscious fintech environment.

You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud deployments while mentoring engineers in large delivery teams. Strong Agile delivery experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in Java (JDK 17+), Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and building scalable, secure backend systems for financial applications.
• Strong experience in integrating frontend apps with backend services via REST APIs and API documentation tools (Swagger, Postman).
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot; strong understanding of Spring Framework components.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve software ensuring scalability, maintainability and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead technical design discussions, perform code reviews and mentor engineers in large delivery teams.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud deployments.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

REST APIs

OAuth2 / OpenID Connect

JWT

React Native

React 18

TypeScript

JavaScript

Redux

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD (GitLab)

Swagger

Postman

AWS / Azure

JPA / Hibernate

Agile delivery

Tools

Swagger

Postman

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

Job description

Join us as a Java Full Stack Developerat Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Location Strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successfulJava Full Stack Developer you should have experience with:

• Extensive hands-on experience in Java (JDK 17+), Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and building highly scalable, secure backend systems for financial applications.
• Strong Experience in integrating frontend applications with backend services via REST APIs. Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger, Postman).
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot. Strong understanding of Spring Framework (e.g., Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data, Spring Batch).
• Design and implement Java 17+, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, persistence (JPA/Hibernate)and API security.
• ImplementOAuth2/OpenID Connect/JWT, biometric SDK integrations, secure token handling, input validation and OWASP controls.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and deployments on cloud platform.
• Must have Skills-React Native, React18, TypeScript/JavaScript, Redux; Java 17+, Spring Boot, REST, microservices; JPA/Hibernate, Git; agile delivery; authentication protocols.
• Experience leading technical design discussions, conducting code reviews, and mentoring engineers in large delivery teams.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• API gateway patterns; performance tuning; AWS/Azure services; observability (ELK/Splunk/AppDynamics); automated tests (Jest, Appium/Detox).
• Hands-on experience with ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Understanding of BPM for workflow orchestration and process automation. Familiarity with BPMN 2.0 for designing workflows (BAMOE).
• Testing tools knowledge like Cucumber, Insomnia or postman.
• Experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven communication.
• Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).

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.

This role is based in Pune.

Purpose of the role

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

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• 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.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

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 workand 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.