Job Description

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. 

Accountabilities

• 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.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Software Engineer-UI Developer. At Barclays, we don’t just adapt to the future, we create it. As a Software Engineer-UI Developer, you will support the organisation, achieve its strategic objectives by the identification of business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities.

To be a successful Software Engineer-UI Developer you should have experience with:

• Strong hands-on experience in React.js development, building scalable and responsive enterprise-grade web applications.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, LESS, and Bootstrap.
• Experience in developing reusable UI components, state management, and component-based architectures.
• Strong understanding of frontend design patterns, object-oriented concepts, and secure coding practices.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and frontend testing frameworks such as Jest.
• Working knowledge of Core Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot applications.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle or MySQL.
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git and collaborative development practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments using tools such as Jira.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across distributed teams.

Additional relevant skills given below are highly valued:

• Experience with React Native for mobile application development.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or BCP.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Understanding of Micro Frontend Architecture and modern frontend engineering practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, UI performance optimization, and frontend security best practices.
• Exposure to automated UI testing frameworks and quality engineering practices.
• Familiarity with workflow engines, business rules platforms, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience within Banking, Wealth Management, or Financial Services domains.
• Passion for learning emerging technologies and driving UI modernization initiatives.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Pune.