Java Full Stack Tech Lead

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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.

Join us as a Java Full Stack Tech Lead, At Barclays, we don’t just adapt to the future, we create it. As a Java Full Stack Tech Lead, you will support the organisation, achieve its strategic objectives by the identification of business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities.

To be a successful Java Full Stack Tech Lead you should have experience with:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Java (JDK 17+), Spring Boot, Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data, Spring Batch), and the development of highly scalable, secure enterprise applications.
• Strong expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend services, including JPA/Hibernate persistence frameworks.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with backend services using REST APIs and API documentation tools such as Swagger and Postman.
• Proficiency in implementing application security using OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, secure token handling, input validation, and OWASP security controls.
• Strong knowledge of modern front-end technologies including React 18, React Native, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Redux.
• Experience with Git, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and cloud-native deployment practices.
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, and secure application development principles.
• Proven experience leading technical design discussions, conducting code reviews, and mentoring development teams within Agile environments.

Additional relevant skills given below are highly valued:

• Experience with API Gateway patterns, performance tuning, and cloud services on AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Splunk, and AppDynamics.
• Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools including JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, Jest, Appium, Detox, Insomnia, and Postman.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms for event-driven architectures.
• Understanding of BPM/BAMOE, workflow orchestration, process automation, and BPMN 2.0.
• Deep understanding of system resiliency, fault tolerance, high availability, and performance optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies and large-scale enterprise delivery models.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Architects, QA, Security, and DevOps teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical solutions to business and senior leadership audiences.
• Banking domain experience in areas such as Payments, Lending/Mortgages, Customer Onboarding, or Core Banking Systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

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

This role is based in Pune.