Software Development Engineer - Full Stack
Barclays
Chester, Cheshire, Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire; Cheshire; North West England; England, UK
Location: Radbroke, Glasgow, or Northampton (Hybrid Model, 2 days onsite) Overall Purpose of the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer to join Barclays' Wholesale Lending Technology team. You will play a key role in enhancing a high-impact, enterprise-scale application that supports Barclays participation in syndicated loan and bond issuance for major global clients.This is a hands-on, full stack development role within a dynamic Agile environment. You ll work across the entire technology stack MS SQL, Java/Spring Boot, and ReactJS owning features end-to-end or collaborating on large-scale enhancements, including mobile UI components. The role is ideal for an experienced engineer passionate about delivering robust, scalable applications in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. Key Accountabilities: Full Stack Development: Deliver high-quality, scalable software using Java (Spring Boot), , and MS SQL, with a focus on continuous improvement, clean code, and automation. Agile Collaboration: Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprints, scrums), working closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, Product Owners, and Dev Managers, to deliver well-defined features. Feature Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for smaller enhancements or contribute to larger team-led initiatives including mobile UI and performance optimizations. Testing & CI/CD: Write and maintain automated tests using tools like Cucumber and Selenium. Contribute to deployment pipelines using Jira, Bitbucket, Maven, GitLab, and Nexus. Tech Enablement & Cloud Exposure: Build services with containerisation and messaging tools (Kafka, Solace), while gaining exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Key Skills and Experience: Essential: Strong front-end development experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, and Redux Proven back-end experience with Java, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, Microservices Solid database experience with SQL (preferably MS SQL) Familiarity with test-driven development and test frameworks like Cucumber and Selenium Working knowledge of DevOps tools including Jira, GitLab, Maven, Bitbucket, Nexus, Confluence, and SonarQube Agile environment experience with sprints, scrums, and feature-based delivery Desirable: Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and messaging tools (Kafka, Solace) Experience with containerisation ( Docker, Kubernetes) Background in financial services or enterprise-grade applications Understanding of SDLC and web application architecture About Barclays: Barclays is a British universal bank offering a diverse range of services, from consumer banking and payments operations to a leading global corporate and investment bank. With a commitment to creating positive change for customers and clients worldwide, Barclays is driven by its five core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship . Barclays Values: Barclays is guided by a set of values that shape every aspect of the business. These values foster an inclusive culture, promote personal growth, and define how success is achieved across all teams and departments. Diversity and Inclusion: Barclays is committed to nurturing diverse talent, creating an inclusive culture where all individuals are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone is encouraged to contribute toward the organisation s goals and innovation. Hybrid Working Barclays operates a hybrid working model, offering the flexibility of remote work with structured in-office collaboration. You will be required to attend the office a minimum of two anchor days per week in Radbroke , Glasgow , or Northampton . Specific working patterns can be discussed with your hiring manager. Your Benefits Pension Plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) Holiday Pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Discounts at various high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues