Java Software Engineer reference: 0000064164

Embark on a rewarding career journey with Barclays as a Java Software Engineer. This exciting opportunity is designed for talented individuals passionate about crafting robust, scalable, and impactful software solutions that drive business, platform, and technology innovation for both customers and colleagues. At Barclays, you'll be at the forefront of engineering excellence, applying a diverse range of methodologies to build systems that truly make a difference.

This role, based in Knutsford, offers a dynamic environment where your technical prowess will be valued and nurtured. You'll have the chance to contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of critical software capabilities, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial technology.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to high-quality, scalable systems that have a tangible impact on Barclays' customers and internal operations.
• Career Growth & Learning: Stay abreast of industry technology trends and actively participate in technology communities to foster continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within cross-functional teams, collaborating with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and devise innovative solutions.
• Code Quality Culture: Be part of a team that prioritizes code quality, participating in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Secure Development Practices: Uphold and implement secure coding practices, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and the development of resilient software solutions.
• Agile Development: Potentially engage with modern DevOps tools and methodologies, supporting agile development and efficient deployment pipelines.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

To thrive in this role, a strong foundation in the following technical areas is essential:

• Core Java Expertise: Proficiency in Java, specifically with the Spring and Spring Boot frameworks for building enterprise-grade applications.
• Quality Assurance: Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito to ensure code quality and reliability through comprehensive unit and integration testing.
• Build Automation: Familiarity with Gradle for efficient build automation and dependency management.

The following skills will further enhance your candidacy and provide opportunities for growth:

• DevOps Integration: Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker and Jenkins, demonstrating an understanding of containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
• Microservices Architecture: Knowledge in designing and implementing distributed systems using microservices for enhanced flexibility and scalability.
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with AWS (Amazon Web Services) to build resilient, cloud-native applications.

Beyond technical skills, candidates will be assessed on critical soft skills vital for success at Barclays, including:

• Risk Management and Controls: An understanding of how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within software development.
• Change and Transformation: The ability to adapt to and drive change within a dynamic environment.
• Business Acumen & Strategic Thinking: The capacity to understand business objectives and contribute to strategic technological decisions.
• Digital and Technology Fluency: A keen awareness of current and emerging digital and technological trends.

For those stepping into a leadership capacity (Assistant Vice President Expectations), there's an opportunity to advise, influence decision-making, and lead teams in complex tasks, setting objectives and fostering a thriving environment for colleagues. For individual contributors, there's a focus on leading collaborative assignments, guiding team members, and identifying new directions for projects. Both paths emphasize strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving, and effective communication of complex information.

As a Barclays colleague, you will embody the company's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, guided by the Empower, Challenge, and Drive mindset. This role is an excellent stepping stone for engineers looking to build a substantial career in the financial technology sector, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to professional development.