Senior Developer

Barclays
New Jersey
Job Description



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

  • 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.


Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Developer. At Barclays, our vision is clear -to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. At Barclays, our vision is clear - to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. We are looking for those who are passionate, forward-thinking, and eager to make a difference. Your unique skills and perspectives will be invaluable in helping us achieve our goals. By joining us, you'll become part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Let's work together to create a brighter future for banking and pave the way for transformative growth.


To be successful as a Senior Developer , you should have experience with:



  • Core Java and Spring Framework and Enterprise Java, SQL, and integration technologies
  • Working in distributed, high-performance systems and proficiency in Unix/Linux commands and scripting
  • Test automation frameworks for data validation and comparison
  • Agile methodologies and SDLC best practices
  • Messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, MQ, TIBCO, Solace)

Some other highly valued skills may include:



  • Experience with distributed caching technologies (Ignite, Redis, Gemfire) and knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD for build and deployment automation
  • Experience with Helm charts for application management
  • Background in financial services domain, preferably in Trade Processing or Middle Office applications
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and performance tuning (JVM optimization, garbage collection)

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.


This role is located in Whippany, NJ.


Minimum Salary: $ 120,000


Maximum Salary: $ 175,000


The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include 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.
Posted 2026-03-25

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