UTIF Full Stack Developer

Join us as a Software Engineer at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

Technical Stack:

• Java, Spring, Spring Boot

• Apache Camel

• Oracle

• WebSphere MQ, Solace Messaging, Kafka

• Camunda Workflow

• OpenShift V4

• JIRA for Work Management

• SonarQube, Prisma Scan and Veracode for Code Quality

• Git Stash for Source Code Repository

• Jenkins for Continuous Integration

• EFK Stack for Log Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in design, development, and implementation of microservices-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel.

• Assist in the integration of various messaging systems, including WebSphere MQ, Solace, and Kafka.

• Develop and maintain complex SQL queries and database operations in Oracle.

• Ensure code quality and security using SonarQube, Prisma scan and other tools.

• Support the CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins, ensuring smooth and efficient deployment processes.

• Develop code with a focus on performance optimization and resolve any performance issues.

• Collaborate with globally distributed teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the junior developers.

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our DevOps practices.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Java, Spring Boot, Apache Camel: Strong expertise with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel. Deep understanding of microservices architecture and object-oriented design concepts.

• Version Control & CI/CD: Proficiency in GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and JIRA. Experience in managing source code repositories and CI/CD pipelines.

• Database Management: Hands-on experience with Oracle databases. Proficient in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.

• Messaging Systems: Experience with WebSphere MQ, Solace Messaging, and Kafka.

• Workflow Management: Familiarity with Camunda workflow

• Cloud Platforms: Experience with OpenShift V4

• Performance Optimization: Ability to develop high-performance code and resolve performance issues.

• DevOps & Agile: Exposure to DevOps practices and experience working in an Agile environment with globally distributed teams.

• Investment Banking: Previous experience in the investment banking sector is a plus.

This role is based in Chennai.

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.

Analyst Expectations

• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.