Connectivity Software Engineer Job at Barclays (New York)

Connectivity Software Engineer

Barclays

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

75000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Embark on a transformative journey as a Connectivity Software Engineer at Barclays. You will join a cross-asset engineering team responsible for developing Exchange Connectivity applications supporting multiple business areas. These applications are built on a distributed Java platform designed to deliver low-latency, high-throughput message processing. The role sits within a regionally distributed development team delivering both technical and business-driven solutions, with close collaboration across global teams including London and Prague.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

Developing low-latency trading applications using Core Java and/or C++ in Linux environments
Multithreading, memory management, caching, networking, distributed systems, and performance-oriented system design
Financial systems supporting trading, risk, middle office, or related services, with exposure to client or market connectivity and order management preferred
Communicating effectively with technical and business stakeholders across region

Nice to have:

Knowledge of financial messaging protocols such as FIX, OUCH, or Millennium
Experience with network engineering or platform engineering concepts
Familiarity with cloud platforms and container technologies
Exposure to ML or AI tools within engineering environments

What we offer:

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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