Barclays
FuturesJavaDeveloper
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Futures Java Developer at Barclays. Skills: Java, Modern Java, data structures, algorithms, multi threading, Java Collections API, Linux/Unix operating system, secure coding practices, unit testing practices. design, develop and improve software. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; deliver to a consistently excellent standard; meet required outcomes
Industry & Context.
solve problems creatively and effectively; Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Expert in Java, conversant with Modern Java topics and features, Good grasp on data structures and algorithms, Expert and working experience on multi threading, Java Collections API, Good working experience of Linux/Unix operating system, linux commands
Nice to Have
Front office trading development on the critical path to the exchange, Algorithmic Trading experience with an High Frequency Trading Firm, User Space Networking: Solar flare open onload, Java performance tuning, Garbage collection Tuning, low latency understanding, Experience in latency reduction, Lower level TCPIP Experience, Java NIO
What You'll Do.
develop and improve software
Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions
Ensuring that code is scalable
and optimized for performance
define software requirements
devise solution strategies
ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
participate in code reviews
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations
actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities
Adherence to secure coding practices
Implementation of effective unit testing practices
advise and influence decision making
contribute to policy development
take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Lead a team performing complex tasks
Set objectives and coach employees
appraisal of performance relative to objectives
determination of reward outcomes
lead collaborative assignments
guide team members through structured assignments
identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation
identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects
Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders
support the resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk
developing new policies/procedures
Take ownership for managing risk
strengthening controls in relation to the work done
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas
Collaborate with other areas of work
Engage in complex analysis of data
solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions; Lead a team performing complex tasks; lead collaborative assignments; guide team members through structured assignments; Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders; Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas; Collaborate with other areas of work; Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information
Process & Methodology
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, lead collaborative assignments, guide team members through structured assignments, identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **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 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. **Assistant Vice President Expectations** * 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
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