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Full Stack Engineer
Join us at Barclays as a Full Stack Engineer
At Barclays, we’re redefining the future of financial services through innovation, technology, and data. We’re looking for a talented Full Stack Engineer to help design, build, and scale cutting-edge digital platforms that deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues.
Key Skills
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Strong Java experience, including:
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- Spring Data
- Spring Security
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Proven experience designing and developing APIs
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Solid database experience, including schema design and query optimisation
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Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using GitLab
Desirable Skills
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Experience in monitoring and controlling applications and services
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Exposure to Application Platform as a Service (APaaS) environments
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A strong understanding of scalable system architecture and design principles
Location
This role is based in Northampton.
Assessment Criteria
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, including:
- Risk and controls
- Change and transformation
- Business acumen and strategic thinking
- Digital and technology expertise
- Job-specific technical skills
Purpose of the Role
To design, develop, and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
Accountabilities
- Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools:
- Ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance optimisation
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Cross-functional collaboration:
- Work with product managers, designers, and engineers
- Define software requirements and devise solution strategies
- Ensure seamless integration with business objectives
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Code quality and knowledge sharing:
- Participate in code reviews
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
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Stay informed on industry technology trends and innovate to advance the organisation’s technology communities
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Adhere to secure coding practices to:
- Mitigate vulnerabilities
- Protect sensitive data
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Implement unit testing practices to ensure:
- Robust code design
- Readability and reliability
Analyst Expectations
Performance Standards
- Perform timely and consistent high-quality work
- Drive continuous improvement
Technical Expertise
- In-depth technical knowledge in assigned area
- Thorough understanding of underlying principles and core concepts
Leadership Responsibilities
(If applicable to a leader)
- Lead and guide a team by:
- Supporting professional development
- Allocating tasks
- Coordinating resources
- Demonstrate the LEAD Behaviours:
- Listen and be authentic
- Energise and inspire
- Align across the enterprise
- Develop others
(For individual contributors)
- Develop technical expertise in work area
- Act as an advisor where relevant
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- Influence by ensuring the following:
- Impact on team and related functional areas
- Partnership with other business functions
- Responsibility for end results of team activities
Operational and Compliance Accountabilities
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Escalate policy/process breaches as necessary
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Embed new policies and procedures for risk mitigation
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Advise and influence decision-making within expertise
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Maintain ownership over:
- Risk management in work areas
- Strengthening controls for delivered work
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Conformance requirements:
- Deliver in line with rules, regulations, and codes of conduct
Organisational Integration
- Understand how sub-function integrates with the function and organisation
- Develop knowledge of Barclays’ products, services, and processes
Analytical Judgement
- Evaluate factual information with attention to detail
- Solve problems by:
- Identifying and selecting solutions
- Applying technical experience and precedents
Communication and External Engagement
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Guide and persuade team members
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Communicate complex/sensitive information
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Act as a stakeholder contact point to build external networks
Barclays Values and Mindset
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate:
- Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship (our moral compass)
- Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive (our operating manual)
These principles ensure we continue to do what we believe is right.
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