Barclays
IFC-APIDeveloper
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“IFC - API Developer at Barclays. Skills: API Development, RESTful APIs, microservices, Java Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate, SQL, Oracle databases. Design, develop and improve software. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
driving continuous improvement; Ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives; Ensure seamless delivery of our digital solutions
Industry & Context.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot, understanding of Spring Framework (e. g. , Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data), Hands-on experience with Hibernate for object-relational mapping (ORM), knowledge of JPA (Java Persistence API), database interaction using Hibernate, expertise in writing and optimizing SQL queries for Oracle databases, Experience in integrating frontend applications with backend services via REST APIs, Familiarity with API documentation tools (e. g. , Swagger, Postman)
Nice to Have
experience working with ReactJS application, Experience on AWS, Basic understanding of Camunda BPM for workflow orchestration and process automation, Familiarity with BPMN 2. 0 for designing workflows, Experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven communication, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e. g. , Jenkins, GitLab CI), Familiarity with containerization (e. g. , Docker, Kubernetes), Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e. g. , JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library)
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
Promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations
Actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities
Adherence to secure coding practices
Mitigate vulnerabilities
Protect sensitive data
Ensure secure software solutions
Implementation of effective unit testing practices
Ensure proper code design
Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard
Driving continuous improvement
Lead and supervise a team
Guiding and supporting professional development
Allocating work requirements
Coordinating team resources
Develop technical expertise in work area
Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s 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
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
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions
Guide and persuade team members
Communicate complex / sensitive information
Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function
Spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Driving innovation and operational excellence
Harness cutting-edge technology to build and manage robust
scalable and secure infrastructure
Ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Partner with other functions and business areas; Guide and persuade team members; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function; building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation
Communication Scope
Communicate complex / sensitive information
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. **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 –
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