Join us as a Java/Microservices Developer at Barclays This role is focused on delivering robust, scalable, and highly performant solutions within trading space under the fast-paced environment If you have engineering mindset and passion to solve complex problems, this is the place to showcase your skills, learn and excel in your career This is an excellent opportunity to directly work with Sales and Trading and help business to grow, To Be Successful You Should Have Experience With Strong proficiency in Java programming (Java 11 or higher) Hands-on experience with Spring Boot framework for building microservices Demonstrated experience in microservices architecture design and implementation Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) Proficiency with Git/BitBucket/Gitlab Understanding of CI/CD pipelines Experience with relational databases or MongoDB Unix Shell Script Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include Hands on experience with Java 21 Experience with Apache Kafka for event streaming and message processing Camel Framework design and implementation experience Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of RESTful API design principles and Batch flow Design 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 organizations 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 teams 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 work and 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,
