Java Server-Side Developer

Barclays UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Join us as a Java Server-Side Developer within the Barclays' Mobile Banking Engineering Feature team. You would be involved in building new features over the mobile app and integrating these features into backend systems. You would also be optimizing and maintaining existing features on Barclays' Mobile banking app. Feature teams are required to follow the full stack architecture defined by the Mobile banking platform team.

To be successful as a Java Server-Side Developer, you should have:

• Proficiency in Java: Deep understanding of Java, including core libraries, design patterns, Java build & testing frameworks, and deployment tools using continuous development and integration tools and pipelines like Jenkins.
• Experience with RESTful API Development: Ability to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable REST APIs, including knowledge of HTTP methods, status codes, and JSON handling.
• Experience with Mobile App Backend Optimization: Understanding of the specific challenges in backend optimization for mobile applications, including response times, security, and data efficiency.
• Familiarity with Database Management: Strong skills in working with relational (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) databases, including writing database scripts with optimized queries and managing database performance.
• Previous experience in the Banking industry or Financial Services.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Knowledge of Microservices Architecture: Experience in building and managing microservices for more scalable and maintainable applications.
• Cloud Platform Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing backend services.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this 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 will be based out of our Knutsford office. However, Northampton and Manchester locations can also be considered.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies that provide 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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of 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

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop 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 organization 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 practices 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.