Barclays
financial applications
JavaFullStackTechLead
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“Java Full Stack Tech Lead at Barclays. Skills: Java Full Stack Development, Microservices Architecture, API Design, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD, Team Leadership. 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; achieve outcomes; ensure unparalleled customer experience
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
Extensive hands-on experience in Java (JDK 17+), Spring Boot, Spring MVC, building highly scalable, secure backend systems for financial applications, expertise in RESTful API design, microservices architecture, service-to-service integration in high‑volume transactional environments, Proven experience with frontend technologies such as Angular or React Native, HTML5, CSS3, modern JavaScript (ES6+), Solid understanding of end‑to‑end full stack development, frontend–backend integration, asynchronous communication patterns, Experience working with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server), NoSQL databases, focus on data integrity and performance, knowledge of security standards and practices including OAuth2, JWT, authentication, authorization, encryption, secure coding guidelines, Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud‑native architectures, Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, build tools (Maven, Gradle), secure deployments, Proficiency with version control systems (Git), enterprise development workflows, Experience leading technical design discussions, conducting code reviews, mentoring engineers in large delivery teams
Nice to Have
experience working in regulated environments with strict compliance, audit, and governance requirements, Deep understanding of system resiliency, fault tolerance, high availability, and performance optimization, Solid knowledge of design patterns, object‑oriented principles, enterprise architecture best practices, Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, integration, and contract testing, Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies, large‑scale delivery models, Ability to collaborate closely with product owners, architects, QA, security, and DevOps teams, Banking domain knowledge such as payments, lending/mortgages, customer onboarding, or core banking systems is a advantage
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
Implementation of effective unit testing practices
Lead a team performing complex tasks
Set objectives and coach employees
Appraisal of performance
Lead collaborative assignments
Guide team members through structured assignments
Identify new directions for assignments and/or projects
Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders
Identify ways to mitigate risk
Develop new policies/procedures
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls
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
Take part in the transformation of our digital ecosystem in the Mortgages domain
Promote innovation and excellence
Harness cutting edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings
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; Collaborate with other areas of work; Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, QA, security, and DevOps teams
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information; communication skills for explaining complex technical solutions to business and senior stakeholders
Process & Methodology
large‑scale delivery models
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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