Barclays
JavaDeveloper
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“Java Developer at Barclays. Skills: Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices. Design, develop, improve software. Develop high-quality software solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality software solutions; Ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives; Mitigate vulnerabilities; Protect sensitive data; Ensure secure software solutions; Ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability; Drive continuous improvement; Deliver to a consistently excellent standard; Achieve objectives of the organization sub-function
Industry & Context.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions; Make evaluative judgements based on analysis of factual information
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), Hands-on experience with Hibernate for object-relational mapping (ORM), Knowledge of JPA (Java Persistence API) and 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
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) and containerization (e. g. , Docker, Kubernetes), Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e. g. , JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library), experience working with ReactJS application
What You'll Do.
Develop high-quality software solutions
Ensure code is scalable
Define software requirements
Devise solution strategies
Ensure seamless integration
Participate in code reviews
Stay informed of technology trends
Contribute to technology communities
Adhere to secure coding practices
Implement unit testing practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, engineers; Collaboration with peers; Partner with other functions and business areas; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside immediate function; Build network of contacts outside team and organization
Communication Scope
Communicate complex / sensitive information; Guide and persuade team members
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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