Senior Software Engineer -Java

Barclays; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Pune is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Java to design, develop and enhance software solutions. You will work across teams to identify requirements, implement scalable microservices, and deliver RESTful APIs within Agile projects.

The role emphasizes leadership in technical design, code reviews, secure coding, and performance tuning to meet business objectives. Pune-based team collaborates closely with product and platform groups.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on development experience with Core Java (Java 17+), Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Strong expertise in microservices-designed architectures using Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, and Spring Data.
• Proven RESTful API and Web Services development experience with event-driven patterns.
• Solid OOD, design patterns and best practices in software engineering.
• Hands-on CI/CD with GitLab/Jenkins and source control such as Git/Bitbucket.
• Experience leading design discussions, code reviews, and mentoring teams.
• Knowledge of performance, security, and resiliency patterns in scalable apps.
• Experience in Agile delivery with end-to-end feature ownership.
• Excellent problem solving and stakeholder communication.
• 8+ years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software using Java, Spring, and microservices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and strategies.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed on technology trends and contribute to engineering excellence.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and implement robust unit tests.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

OOD & design patterns

CI/CD (GitLab/Jenkins)

Git/Bitbucket

Agile methodologies

Performance tuning / security

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Liquibase

Jira

Job description

Senior Software Engineer -Java

Join us as a Senior Software Engineer -Java. At Barclays, we don’t just adapt to the future, we create it. As a Senior Software Engineer -Java you will support the organisation, achieve its strategic objectives by identifying business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on development experience with Core Java (Java 17+), Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Strong expertise in designing and developing Microservices‑based architectures using Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, and Spring Data.
• Proven experience in building and integrating RESTful APIs, Web Services, and event‑driven applications.
• Strong understanding of Object‑Oriented Design (OOD) principles, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and source control tools such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience leading technical design discussions, code reviews, and mentoring development teams.
• Strong knowledge of application performance tuning, scalability, security, and resiliency patterns.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments with responsibility for end‑to‑end feature delivery.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills.
• 8+ years of professional experience.

Additional Relevant Skills (Highly Valued)

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Barclays Cloud Platform (BCP).
• Hands‑on experience with messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka and IBM MQ.
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Experience with Liquibase or similar database schema/version management tools.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, event‑driven architectures, and domain‑driven design principles.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and delivery tools such as Jira.
• Experience in the banking, wealth management, or financial services domain.
• Exposure to observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics.
• Ability to drive technical innovation, modernization initiatives, and engineering best practices across teams.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions 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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contributing 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well‑developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver work that impacts the entire business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraise performance relative to objectives, and determine reward outcomes.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders must demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver consistently excellent standards. The four LEAD behaviours are: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other specialisations to complete assignments, and identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, selecting a combination of cross‑functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; provide advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls related to the work done.
• Perform work closely related to other areas, requiring understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to achievement of the organization’s objectives.
• Collaborate with other work areas, providing business‑aligned support and keeping up to speed with business activity and strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external, to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. ‘Complex’ information may include sensitive content or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Location

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.

Values

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.