Reference Data Developer

Embark on a transformative journey as a Reference Data Developer. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. Join our dynamic engineering team, where you'll design and develop pioneering financial technology that supports millions of customers globally. As a developer, you'll play a key role in driving digital transformation, building scalable applications and APIs that power our next-generation banking platform. Your contributions will directly support Barclays’ mission to become the most forward-thinking and customer-focused bank in the industry.

To be successful as a Reference Data Developer, you should have:

• Proficiency in Java and Python, with practical experience using frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Django, or Flask, and familiarity with modern development approaches

• Capability to design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, following best practices to ensure scalability, performance, and security in enterprise-level financial systems

• Knowledge of database technologies, including SQL tuning, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle), and NoSQL solutions (MongoDB, Redis) for high-volume transaction processing

• Experience with testing methodologies and tools, such as JUnit, TestNG, and pytest, along with involvement in CI/CD pipelines using Git, Maven or Gradle, and automated deployment processes

• Effective collaboration skills in agile environments, with a problem-solving mindset, ability to guide junior developers, and clear communication for cross-functional teamwork

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, along with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for scalable and efficient deployment

• Understanding of the financial services domain, including banking systems, regulatory frameworks, and familiarity with high-frequency, mission-critical applications

• Knowledge of advanced architectural patterns, including microservices design, distributed systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and event-driven architectures

• Data engineering capabilities, including ETL processes, data migration, big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), and familiarity with machine learning libraries such as pandas and scikit-learn

• DevOps and monitoring expertise, with experience using application performance monitoring tools (New Relic, DataDog), applying security best practices, and working with infrastructure as code

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.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Minimum Salary: $75,000

Maximum Salary: $135,000

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.

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.