Software Engineer

Barclays; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Pune is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop and evolve our digital platform, delivering scalable backend services with Java/Spring Boot and modern frontend with Angular, JavaScript and TypeScript. You will use Docker and Kubernetes to run and orchestrate cloud-based workloads while collaborating with peers across engineering and product teams.

You’ll implement robust CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps), build RESTful microservices with secure coding

Qualifications

• Experience with Java/Spring Boot for backend development.
• Frontend experience with Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Cloud development with Docker and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• REST APIs, microservices architecture and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software using standard frameworks and tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated with industry trends and contribute to technical communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and implement unit testing.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

Angular/JavaScript/TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab/Azure)

REST APIs & Microservices

Cloud (AWS/OpenShift)

Agile/DevOps

Kafka/RabbitMQ

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Join us as a Software Engineer at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. As a part of the team, you will deliver technology stack, using strong analytical and problem solving skills to understand the business requirements and deliver quality solutions. You'll be working on complex technical problems that will involve detailed analytical skills and analysis. This will be done in conjunction with fellow engineers, business analysts and business stakeholders.

To be successful as a Software Engineer you should have experience with:

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
• Hands-on experience with Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript for frontend development.
• Expertise in cloud development, including containerization with Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Proven experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of RESTAPIs, microservices architecture, and secure coding practices.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or OpenShift.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps culture.
• Exposure to enterprise integration patterns and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

You may be assessed on 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 will be based out of 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.