Senior Java Engineer — Lead Real-Time Data Pipelines

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

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.