Java Developer BA4

We are seeking a junior Java developer for designing and developing ultra-low-latency end-to-end Direct Market Access (DMA) trading platform. As a Barclays Developer within Equities QPS (Quantitative Prime Services) Technology, you will join a team focused on building out the functionality and technology of the SubM , SUBM-R, SubM Native systems for our flagship product offering for giving ultra-low latency to a very niche domain of very high volume and low latency sophisticated Equites trading clients, mostly Hedge funds as well as develop Cash Connectivity Platform for our Equities Cash Business.

Key Accountabilities

• Development of industry-leading, ultra-low-latency Equities trading systems. Individual should be taking up the full responsibility and drive deliveries at a time.

• Provide estimates for tasks including design, development, and testing.

• Holistic simulation and testing of the trading system for high reliability

• Support analysis, testing, and operations teams

• Participate in code reviews and architectural decisions

Problem Solving

• Working with business analysts and project managers to understand the requirements

• Analysing those requirements to find the most appropriate technical solution and creating a technical specification where needed

• Developing a pragmatic software solution as per the requirement specifications

• Unit / system / regression / performance testing of the solutions

• Fixing bugs coming out of System / UAT testing

• Reviewing code produced by others

• Supporting the implementation of each new code

• Resolving any post-implementation issues as needed

• Participating in post-project reviews to improve the project lifecycle where necessary

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent hands-on experience of coding in java.

• Understanding of low latency data structures and writing a java code for multithreaded server applications and performance tuning techniques on Linux.

• Good scripting skills using Python, Perl or similar,

• Experience in a Linux environment and understanding of high level Computer Science concepts such as data structures and algorithms.

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working in the Investment banking.

• Understanding of computer networks, computer architecture, and operating systems like Linux.

• Degree in Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success of the role including job-specific technical skills and interpersonal skills.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time

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

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• 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.