FXAutomation Java Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve high-quality software solutions and REST APIs to support FX automation and digital offerings.
• Deliver scalable, maintainable, and performance-optimized code using industry-aligned programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and ensure seamless integration with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure code design, readability, and reliability.
• Lead complex tasks and guide team members through structured assignments as an Assistant Vice President.

Requirements

• Excellent Java programming skills.
• Proven experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• Strong knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Proficiency with standard development and build tools, including GIT and TeamCity.
• Experience with Java unit testing practices, specifically JUnit.
• Deep understanding of Multi-Threading, Concurrency, OOPS concepts, Exception Handling, and JVM concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HTML5 and JavaScript, particularly React.
• Experience with application containers such as Docker.
• Experience working with microservices distributed architecture and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with Solace messaging technology or database ORMs like Hibernate.
• Background in investment banking, ideally working on front-office trading applications.
• A degree in Technology or Engineering.

About the Company

Barclays is a leading international financial institution dedicated to excellence, integrity, and service. We foster a culture of innovation where employees are empowered to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change in the digital landscape.