IFC – Java Backend

Company: Barclays
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Join Barclays as an IFC – Java Back End Engineer and play a key role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. In this position, you will help design, develop, and improve software using a range of engineering methodologies, enabling us to deliver robust business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Your work will contribute directly to building innovative solutions that support our strategic goals and drive meaningful impact across the organisation.

To be successful as a Java Back End Engineer, you should have experience with;

  • Expertise in Core Java, Spring boot, Microservices Architecture, Kafka Messaging
  • Understanding of BCP (Cloud based deployment), Docker and CI/CD pipeline
  • Excellent Analytical and Reasoning skills

Some other highly valued skills may include

  • Understanding of BPMN tool like Camunda
  • Very good communication skills and team management

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the 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 will be based in Glasgow

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 optimised 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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
  • Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contributing to the organisation’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.

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.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026