Job Description
Join us as a Full Stack Engineer at Barclays where you will spearhead the evolution of our API First digital strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to build and manage robust, scalable, and secure APIs, ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Proficiency in full-stack development with hands-on coding experience in Core Java, JPA/Hibernate, Spring framework, and basic caching concepts
Knowledge of Spring ecosystem technologies including Spring Boot and Spring-Data
Experience building secure and scalable applications following enterprise design principles
Solid coding practices for RESTful API development and consumption with understanding of OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
Understanding of API security protocols and authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT)
Good database development skills with relational (RDBMS) databases and exposure to NoSQL technologies
Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven design patterns
Ability to participate in code reviews and apply feedback effectively
Understanding of code quality tools like SonarQube and security scanning tools
Familiarity with developer tools including Maven, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
Good understanding of Agile development practices
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or OpenShift
Knowledge of testing methodologies including unit testing and test automation
Good communication skills and team collaboration abilities
Requirements & Experience
Experience with frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and exposure to frameworks such as Angular or React
SQL optimization skills with Oracle or similar RDBMS
Experience with API documentation tools
Familiarity with AI coding agents and specification-driven development practices
Troubleshooting capabilities for resolving performance issues
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker)
Basic understanding of release and change management processes
Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium)
Exposure to monitoring and observability solutions
Understanding of message broker concepts such as Kafka