Senior Java/Kafka Engineer – AVP

About the role

At Barclays, our vision is to redefine the future of banking and to craft innovative solutions. As a Senior Java/Kafka Engineer – AVP, you will support the design and evolution of infrastructure platforms that underpin critical applications, working across software, infrastructure, and cloud environments to improve reliability, scalability, and day-to-day operability of technology services.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Ensure that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Cross-functional 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.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Requirements

• Experience with Java programming with Spring and Spring Boot within a microservices architecture.
• Experience with Kafka architecture, including cluster design, performance tuning, and security.
• Experience with Kafka Streams or Flink for building end-to-end real-time data pipelines.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation using GitLab, including containerization and Docker deployment.
• Experience with Enterprise middleware integration patterns involving messaging systems.

Qualifications

• Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include:
• Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with geographically distributed teams.
• Understanding of operational support considerations for production systems.

Skills

• Key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills.

Benefits

• Barclays offers 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.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $120,000
Maximum Salary: $175,000

Schedule

The role is located in Whippany, New Jersey.