Senior Java Engineer – AVP

Barclays; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is recruiting a Senior Java Engineer - AVP to drive scalable, high-performance technology solutions powering banking services. You will work with global teams on complex engineering tasks, influence platform direction, and contribute to pivotal projects across the organization.

Ideal candidates bring extensive Java experience (Spring/Spring Boot), Agile delivery, Kafka expertise, and strong CI/CD with GitLab and Docker-based deployments. Location: Whippany, NJ.

Qualifications

• Considerable Java programming experience with Spring Framework.
• Experience building scalable, secure software in Agile environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of Kafka, Kafka Streams or Flink.
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and containerization with Docker.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and React is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software using modern languages, 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 current with technology trends and contribute to technology communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and implement unit testing.
• Lead a team on complex tasks, setting objectives and coaching others.
• Influence decision-making and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to risk management, controls, and governance in the function.

Skills

Java programming

Spring

Spring Boot

Agile delivery

Kafka

Kafka Streams

Flink

CI/CD

GitLab

Docker

PostgreSQL

React

Databricks

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Docker

GitLab

Job description

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.
• 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 on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.

Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Java Engineer - AVP. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will drive the development of scalable, high-performance technology solutions that power critical banking services and deliver notable experiences for millions of customers. You will have the opportunity to work on complex engineering tasks, collaborate with talented global teams, and influence the direction of key strategic platforms. Joining Barclays means accelerating your career in an environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and the impact your experience can make on the future of financial technology.

To be successful as a Senior Java Engineer – AVP, you should have:

Considerable Java programming experience, including Spring and Spring Boot

Experience working within Agile delivery methodologies

Knowledge in Kafka architecture, including cluster design, performance tuning, and security

Demonstrated experience with Kafka Streams and/or Flink to build end-to-end real-time data pipelines

Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, including containerization and Docker-based deployments

Other highly valued skills include:

Proficiency in PostgreSQL

Capability in with React

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Knowledge and hands on experience with Databricks

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, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ office.

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

Barclays

Banking you expect, with the data and insights you don’t. We look beyond numbers to give our clients the big picture.

Barclays Corporate Banking offers tailored financial solutions to UK businesses with annual turnovers exceeding £6.5 million, supporting their growth and development.

Banking Credit Intermediation Financial Services

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company Founded 1690

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

8% in 12 mo

2,558 employees on LinkedIn

Oct 22 May 26

Capital

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP, GB One Molesworth Street, Dublin, D02 RF29, IE