Java Developer

Join Barclays as a Java Developer and play a key role in building and enhancing APIs and microservices within the Credit Cards, Electronic Payments, Lending, and Current & Savings Accounts domains. As part of a collaborative feature team, youll contribute to a wide range of projects supporting business logic through a portfolio of over 170 domain-based APIs. Youll help deliver scalable, efficient, and robust solutions that ensure smooth data flow to upstream systems. The team works with both Java 8 and Java 21, offering the opportunity to engage with modern technologies in a dynamic and evolving environment.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

Strong hands-on experience in Java 8, with solid understanding of core concepts and object-oriented programming.Proficiency in building applications using Spring Framework, including modules such as Spring Boot and Spring MVC.Experience with unit testing using JUnit to ensure high-quality, testable code.

Other highly valued skills include:

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with OpenAPI Specification (OAS) or RAML for designing and documenting APIs.Working knowledge of Java 21.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The successful candidate will be based in Radbroke Hall, Knutsford.

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.To have 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.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 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.