Java Developer

Embark on a transformative journey as a Java Developer. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. Build the real-time rails of banking. You’ll design and develop cloud-native services using Java, Spring, relational databases, Kafka, and microservices that power customer‑facing experiences on our U.S. Banking Platform. Your work will directly support digital delivery, platform reliability, and scalable growth across Barclays’ retail banking ecosystem.

You’ll benefit from structured mentorship, enterprise‑grade tooling, and end‑to‑end ownership—allowing you to deliver meaningful features early while helping reduce digital friction for millions of customers.

To be successful as a Java Developer, you should have experience with:

• Building backend services and RESTful APIs using Java (preferably Java 17+) and Spring Boot
• Writing and optimizing SQL queries and working with relational databases such as Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, or MySQL
• Developing modern front‑end applications using JavaScript/Type Script and frameworks such as React or Angular
• Applying domain‑driven design, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes/Open Shift
• Using CI/CD pipelines, Git Lab, and automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and integration testing

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, or experience working with internal PaaS platforms
• Understanding of Apache Kafka, including producers/consumers and event‑driven system design
• Contributing across the full software development lifecycle, from design and build through deployment and production support

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, digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, New Jersey.

Minimum Salary: $75,000

Maximum Salary: $135,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

• 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.

• 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,…