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Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer in our Development Modernisation team, you'll tackle diverse, intellectually stimulating problems spanning developer experience enhancement and application evolution.

Your work will directly impact thousands of engineers at the firm. You'll drive innovation across our technology landscape by building pathways to modernise systems, introducing cutting-edge tools, and establishing best practices that empower development teams.

To be successful as a Senior Software Engineer in Development Modernisation, you should have:

• Excellent proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles
• Experience with modern CI/CD solutions such as GitHub or GitLab

Additional valued skills include:

• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with OpenRewrite or similar automated refactoring tools
• Interest in LLM applications for software development; understanding of prompt engineering for development tasks

You may be assessed on key skills relevant for success, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and technical skills.

This role is based in Glasgow.

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, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participation in code reviews and promoting a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
• Staying informed of industry trends and contributing to technology communities.
• Adhering to secure coding practices and implementing effective unit testing.

Vice President Expectations

• Contributing to strategy, requirements, and change management, including resource and budget planning.
• Leading or supporting teams, defining responsibilities, and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Demonstrating leadership behaviors to foster an environment for colleagues to thrive.
• Guiding technical direction as a subject matter expert and managing long-term assignments.
• Advising stakeholders and managing risks to support the control and governance agenda.
• Building trusting relationships and developing solutions through analytical and innovative thinking.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Technology, Information and Internet

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