Lead Full Stack Developer Job at Barclays (Glasgow)

Lead Full Stack Developer

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , Glasgow

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Not provided

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Job Description:

Join Barclays as a Lead Full Stack Developer, responsible for, responsible for leading high-performing engineering teams and coordinating seamlessly with offshore delivery partners to ensure aligned priorities, predictable execution, and consistent outcomes. Drive the architecture and optimization of scalable client reporting platforms built on Spring Boot and modern technology stacks, delivering hundreds of thousands of reports daily with high performance and reliability. Accountable for service stability under strict SLAs, rapid production issue resolution, and continuous improvement through advanced monitoring, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic innovation.

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:

Proven experience leading and managing a high‑performing local technology team, with considerable capability to coordinate delivery with offshore leads and their respective teams
Demonstrated ability to align priorities, plans, and execution across locations through effective communication, dependency management, and governance, while maintaining clear accountability for local team outcomes, platform stability, and client commitments
Deep experience with Spring Boot and Angular micro-frontends and modern design patterns and technology stacks to architect, build, and optimize high‑volume enterprise-grade client reporting systems that generate hundreds of thousands of reports daily with good performance, scalability, and reliability
Maintain platforms operating under strict SLAs, ensuring timely and accurate report delivery, and resolve production issues quickly and accurately through good incident‑management practices and technical expertise.

Nice to have:

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership: Collaborate with diverse business and technology teams to turn reporting needs into practical solutions, guide change, manage expectations, and keep teams aligned for continuous improvement in a fast‑moving environment
Strategic Innovation & Communication: Shape the future of client reporting by driving innovation, applying modern best practices and AI‑enabled tools, and explaining complex technical ideas in clear, accessible language for all audiences
Advanced Metrics, Monitoring & Alerting: Implement and use advanced metrics, monitoring, and alerting systems to maintain real‑time visibility of platform health, support rapid incident response, and strengthen ongoing operational excellence.

What we offer:

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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