Senior Software Engineer -Java

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent seeks a Senior Software Engineer – Java in Pune to design, develop, and enhance scalable software systems for business platforms.

You will contribute to microservices-based architectures, RESTful APIs, and secure coding practices while collaborating with product managers and engineers to deliver end-to-end features. The role requires deep Java expertise (Java 17+), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and experience with CI/CD, cloud platforms, and observability tools,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of OOD principles and design patterns.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers and other engineers to define software requirements and strategies.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and contribute to technology communities to foster growth.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect data.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure code reliability.

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Java

Purpose of the role: To design, develop and improve software using various engineering methodologies that provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions using industry‑aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Ensure that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product managers, designers and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, actively contributing to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 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 building and integrating RESTful APIs, web services, and event‑driven applications.
• Strong understanding of OOD principles, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
• 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.

Additional Relevant Skills

• 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.

Experience & Location

Work experience: 8+ years professional experience. Location: Pune.