About this role
Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience as a Java developer, with deep knowledge of core Java concepts, modern frameworks, and best practices for building scalable, maintainable, high-performance applications.Good technical acumen, including the ability to understand complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and apply sound engineering principles to solve problems.Proactive approach to learning, keeping up to date with new technologies and continuously improving skills and understanding.Ability to design and develop enterprise-level software solutions using source control, build tools such as Maven, test-driven development (TDD), Jenkins, and related tools and techniques.Experience in financial services is valued.Experience mentoring team members is valued.Knowledge of Spring, Hibernate, JMS, React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, ECS, Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS development and deployment is valued.Ability to demonstrate relevant critical skills, including risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills.For leadership roles, ability to set objectives, coach employees, assess performance against objectives, and determine reward outcomes; demonstrate the LEAD behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, and Develop others.For individual-contributor roles, ability to lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, identify specialist input and new directions for assignments or projects, and combine cross-functional methodologies to achieve outcomes. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and improve software using engineering methodologies to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for customers and colleagues.Develop and deliver high-quality software using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.Work with product managers, designers, and engineers to define software requirements, develop solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration with business objectives.Participate in code reviews, collaborate with peers, and promote code quality and knowledge sharing.Keep informed about technology trends and innovations and contribute to our technology communities.Follow secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and deliver secure software.Apply effective unit testing practices to support good code design, readability, and reliability.Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.Collaborate with other functions and business divisions; lead complex work that affects the wider business function.Consult on complex issues and advise People Leaders on resolving escalated issues.Identify ways to mitigate risk, develop policies and procedures that support control and governance, and take ownership of risk management and control improvements in our work.Understand how related areas coordinate and contribute to organizational objectives, and collaborate across areas to stay aligned with business activity and strategy.Analyze data from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.Demonstrate our values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and our mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive. Technologies: AWSCSSDockerHTML5HibernateSupportJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesMavenReactSpringTDDTypeScriptCloud More:
We are hiring a Java Developer at Barclays to help evolve our digital landscape, drive innovation, and improve customer experiences. The role is based at our Glasgow campus. Our Assistant Vice President role may include leadership responsibilities or individual-contributor assignments, depending on the position.
last updated 39 week of 2026