API Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions and APIs using industry-aligned programming languages and frameworks.
• Build and maintain RESTful services and microservices to enable seamless system-to-system connectivity.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and devise solution strategies.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure code design, readability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Advise on decision-making and contribute to policy development to ensure operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in API design and development, specifically with RESTful services and microservices.
• Strong background in integration and middleware for system-to-system connectivity.
• Expertise in secure coding practices and authentication standards, including OAuth and identity controls.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to various stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-native development, including AWS, containers, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as Kafka or MQ.

About the Company

Barclays is a leading global financial services institution. We pride ourselves on a culture built on our core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. We foster an environment where employees are empowered to challenge the status quo and drive innovation to deliver exceptional digital services to our customers worldwide.