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. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
- OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
- Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
- Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
- Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
- Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
- Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
- Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
Join us as a Full Stack Java designer/developer in Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Location Strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.
To be successful as a Full Stack Java designer/developer you should have experience with: -
Expert in producing Low-Level Design (LLD) and crafting comprehensive solution designs for Java applications, ensuring alignment with overall architecture and business requirements.
Extensive experience in Java (version 17+) software development, specifically utilizing the Spring Boot framework (version 3+). Strong command of core Java concepts, including Generics, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Collections, Multithreading, I/O operations, Streams, RESTful services, and JPA.
Advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and debugging multithreaded Java code, with a focus on performance optimization and thread safety.
Solid understanding of web front-end development using HTML5, TypeScript, and frameworks such as React.js (16+) or Angular (10+), enabling effective collaboration with front-end teams and full-stack development.
Hands-on experience with essential development tools including JIRA for project tracking, GIT and GitLab for version control, and IntelliJ IDEA as the primary IDE.
Strong background in testing frameworks, including JUnit 4/5 for unit testing, and experience with JavaScript testing tools such as Karma, Jest, or Mocha.
Proficient in working with relational databases, ideally MS SQL Server, with the ability to design, optimize, and query complex data models.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges and translate them into effective solutions.
Practical experience in applying enterprise design patterns and web architecture principles to ensure scalable, maintainable, and robust solutions.
Experience with technologies supporting the development of lifecycle, including tools and practices for continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
Proven track record of working in Agile methodologies, adapting to dynamic requirements and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities, including guiding junior developers, conducting code reviews, and promoting best practices and knowledge sharing within the team.
Exposure to cloud-based solutions and container orchestration platforms such as OpenShift, contributing to modern application deployment strategies.
Ability to manage multiple work streams efficiently, employing a structured approach to problem-solving and project management.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role is based in Pune.
