Lead Java Developer
Whippany, NJ

As a Barclays Lead Java Developer, you will have full accountability of the FX settlements new build and migration onto modern container and cloud based platforms. In this role, you will plan and facilitate requirements gathering sessions with the global middle and back-office operations team as well as the business to produce detailed delivery plan. This is a tech leadership role with line management responsibility for a team of 15 developers, analysts, and testing engineers.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, established in 1690, with a legacy of success, quality, and innovation. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

What will you be doing?

• Working with developers, SCRUM masters, QA, Project Managers and Business Partners to create detailed delivery plan using agile and sprint framework
• Collaborating with Run the bank partners to guide through production issues and proactively help with system stability and performance
• Mentoring junior developers and distil best practices in relation to development and architecture
• Driving and defining development standards in collaboration with other delivery managers
• Being responsible for managing SCRUM technically while being a point of reference for technical guidance
• Collaborating with Business Analysts, Transformations Partners, and end users to provide clarity around complex concepts
• Articulating the product architectural vision, benefit, and create design documentation
• Creating technical design documents that adhere to predefined standards and bring in best industry practices

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Significant experience as a delivery lead using agile methodology
• Extensive firsthand experience using Java J2EE / EIP Framework
• Proven experience using Micro-service development

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Working knowledge and undersatnding of Capital markets domain - back-office cash settlements
• Experience with caching tools like Redis, Gridgain, etc
• Prior knowledge of Middleware technologies (JMS, Solace, Kafka, etc.)
• Background writing SQLs using RDBMS like SQL server T-SQL or Oracle PL/SQL

Where will you be working?

Our next-generation workplace in Whippany allows talented, passionate, down-to-earth colleagues to connect daily. With state-of-the-art work facilities and many added features like pool tables, cafés and a gym – it’s a place you can call home. Our office is minutes away from Morristown, known for its rich history and lively modern spirit. With bustling Manhattan easily accessible and a picturesque landscape here on the doorstep, Whippany really does offer the best of both worlds.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 50 countries and employing around 83,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.