Senior Java Developer - AVP
Location: Whippany
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Embark on a transformative journey at Barclays as a Senior Java
Developer - AVP in the Markets Sales Technology Platforms. At
Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking
and craft innovative solutions. In this role you will be
accountable for delivering technology solutions for an integrated
desktop for Sales, providing digital, systematic workflows, and
data & analytics across the end-to-end Sales journey. You will be
expected to deliver robust design and technical solutions in a
controlled, transparent, and actively risk-managed fashion. You
will collaborate with global teams to implement coding standards
and best practices for software development, ensuring compliance
with processes including, but not limited to, unit testing and
continuous integration. Additionally, you will be responsible for
interacting with the Markets Sales users in the front office from
time to time to understand issues and feedback, incorporating them
into developing solutions. To be successful as an Senior Java
Developer - AVP, you should have: Expertise in Java development,
extensive knowledge of and experience with Java (8 or higher)
Experience in container technologies including microservices,
messaging protocols with Kafka and Caching technologies like Apache
Ignite Experience with Spring Boot, Junit, Gitlab / Maven and JIRA
Solid understanding of Test Driven and Continuous integration way
of software development process Bachelor’s degree in computer
science or equivalent experience Other highly valued skills
include: Financial industry experience, knowledge of Fixed Income
products (Prior experience with Structuring / Pre-Trade /
Post-Trade capture, workflow, processing and associated
life-cycling will be plus) Proficiency in requirements analysis and
software design; Experience investigating production incidents with
priority with a view to restore the services ASAP Basic knowledge
of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles
to collaborate effectively with UI team Knowledge of microservices
orchestration & BPMN tools preferably Camunda Demonstrated ability
to collaborate with diverse individuals and global teams You may be
assessed on the 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 located in Whippany,
New Jersey. 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.
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