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Front Office Senior Java Developer

United Kingdom, Glasgow · Job Posted March 26, 2026
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Join Barclays as a Front Office Senior Java Developer and play a key role in delivering a one-stop platform for the global EFG Funding Desk. As part of the Cash Management Program, you will work closely with the UK and EU Funding Desks, supporting daily funding operations with real-time, accurate data and contributing to the transition from T+2 to T+1 settlement cycles. Embedded with the business, you will act as a hands-on technical partner—translating workflows into scalable Java and Spring Boot solutions, supporting production, and collaborating with global teams to drive continuous improvement.

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

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage directly with business users
  • Work closely with business users to lead business analysis and requirements shaping
  • Contribute on development, enhancement and maintenance of backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Strong ownership mindset with focus on outcomes, accountability, and execution discipline

Nice to have

  • SQL capabilities & practical unix experience
  • Prior exposure to prime brokerage and/or funding/settlements business domain
  • Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly

What we offer

  • Competitive holiday allowance
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical care
  • Pension contribution
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