Software Engineer
Barclays · Posted Nov 2
Banking, credit card, corporate, investment banking, and wealth management services
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About the role
Barclays' technology function designs, develops and improves software that provides business, platform and technology capabilities for customers and colleagues. The engineering work spans Java and Spring Boot distributed systems on AWS Cloud with Kubernetes, Kafka and Spark, supported by DevOps, CI/CD and SQL/NoSQL toolchains. This Pune-based Software Engineer role works across the software development lifecycle, from requirements and solution design with product managers and designers through code reviews, secure coding and unit testing.
What you will do
- 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.
- 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.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Strong developer with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and distributed technologies including AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Spark, delivering resilient and scalable solutions.
- Skilled in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation, testing frameworks, and modern engineering toolchains across SQL/NoSQL environments.
- Demonstrated strength in stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and driving high-quality delivery in agile environments, with added exposure to big data technologies and application design.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Working experience in Agile Methodology.
- Structured approach to problem solving and ability to manage parallel streams of work.
- Strong interpersonal and written/oral communications skills.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Barclays
Barclays is a British multinational universal bank that provides consumer, corporate, and investment banking, as well as wealth management services. Tracing its origins back to 1690 in London, the institution operates globally to serve millions of retail and institutional clients. The bank leverages cutting-edge technology and digital platforms to drive operational efficiency across its international network.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 93000+ employees
- Founded
- 1690
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Group Chief Executive
Group Finance Director
Group Chief Operating Officer
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