Connectivity Software Engineer

Location: New York

Job Summary
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Barclays is seeking a Connectivity Software Engineer to join their cross-asset engineering team. The role involves developing Exchange Connectivity applications on a distributed Java platform, focusing on low-latency and high-throughput message processing while collaborating with global teams.

Responsibilities
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• 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.

Qualifications
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Required
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• Developing low-latency trading applications using Core Java and/or C++ in Linux environments

• Multithreading, memory management, caching, networking, distributed systems, and performance-oriented system design

• Financial systems supporting trading, risk, middle office, or related services, with exposure to client or market connectivity and order management preferred

• Communicating effectively with technical and business stakeholders across region

Preferred
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• Knowledge of financial messaging protocols such as FIX, OUCH, or Millennium

• Experience with network engineering or platform engineering concepts

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and container technologies

• Exposure to ML or AI tools within engineering environments

Company
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Barclays is a transatlantic consumer and wholesale bank with global reach, offering products, and services. Founded in 1690, the company is headquartered in London, G , with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.