Senior Java Developer - AVP

Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Java Developer - AVP. At Barclays, our vision is clear -to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will, build and support business-critical Compliance and Regulatory Technology platforms. You will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient solutions using modern engineering practices, working closely with business and technology teams to deliver high-quality software, drive innovation, and ensure regulatory compliance. This practical role includes application development, microservices architecture, testing, production support, and continuous improvement of digital platforms. To be successful as a Senior Java Developer - AVP, you should have: Considerable practical experience in Core Java, including multithreading, concurrency, performance optimization, and development of high-quality, scalable applications Proven experience designing and building RESTful microservices using Spring Boot, ELK, Spring Security, Spring Cloud patterns, OpenAPI standards, and service-oriented architecture principles Considerable database and integration expertise, including PL/SQL, schema design, query optimization, and microservices integration, JMS, KAFKA & persistence using JPA, Hibernate, and Spring Data Experience deploying and supporting containerized applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms, with solid understanding of Docker, cloud-native development, and resilient distributed systems Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitLab Duo), Git-based source control, automated quality gates, production support, log analysis, root cause investigation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization Other highly valued skills include: Experience with modern cloud platforms, including OpenShift, AWS, delivering scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions AI-first mindset with a passion for leveraging AI and intelligent automation to enhance engineering productivity, improve software quality, and enable governed agentic and workflow-driven solutions, To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities

• 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• 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.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Good Python development experience, with the ability to build, integrate, and automate business and technology solutions Solid understanding of Agile delivery practices, with practical experience working within Scrum and Kanban frameworks to deliver value iteratively and efficiently Continuous improvement mindset, embracing emerging technologies, modern engineering practices, and data-driven ways of working to accelerate business outcomes You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Minimum Salary: $120,000 Maximum Salary: $175,000 The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances. This position is eligible for an incentive award.