Full Stack Java Development Engineer - AVP

About the role

Embark on a transformative journey as a Full Stack Java Development Engineer at Barclays, where you’ll help redefine the future of banking by crafting innovative, scalable solutions. In this role, you’ll use ReactJS, J2EE, Spring Boot, and advanced design patterns to build high-performance platforms, shape secure and resilient systems, and partner across teams to drive business impact. This is an opportunity to stay hands-on with code, influence architectural decisions, and deepen your expertise in modern engineering practices within a culture that values ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software using Java (J2EE), Spring Boot, ReactJS, and other industry-aligned tools to deliver scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.
• Architect microservices and apply layered design patterns to address complex, real-world engineering challenges.
• Adhere to coding standards, unit testing practices, and quality benchmarks to ensure reliable, maintainable, and resilient systems.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving mindset with a focus on performance optimization, observability, and resiliency in distributed systems.
• Apply engineering best practices such as Design Patterns, CI/CD, and Test-Driven Development (TDD) while collaborating in agile, cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster technical excellence.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, and identify new directions for projects by leveraging cross-functional methodologies.
• Consult on complex issues and provide advice to support the resolution of escalated matters.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures to strengthen controls and governance.
• Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to your work.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems creatively.
• Communicate complex information effectively, including sensitive or challenging content, to diverse audiences.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate Barclays Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship) and the Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive).

Requirements

• Experience building full-stack solutions using Java (J2EE), Spring Boot, and ReactJS for scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.
• Experience designing microservices architectures and applying layered design patterns to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Strong adherence to coding standards, unit testing practices, and quality benchmarks for reliable and maintainable systems.
• Problem-solving mindset with experience in performance optimization, observability, and resiliency in distributed systems.
• Proficiency in engineering best practices such as Design Patterns, CI/CD, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Ability to collaborate effectively in agile, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Additional highly valued skills may include:

• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Team-oriented mindset with ownership of end-to-end processes, excellent communication skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of Financial Crime systems and related technologies.

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

Location

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Pay

Base salary range: $120,000 – $175,000. This range includes only base salary and does not account for other compensation or benefits.

Benefits

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is also eligible for an incentive award.