Join us as a Software Engineer - JAVA. At Barclays, innovation isn't just encouraged; You will be required to have an experience in SOLD Simplification. Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
Build scalable, secure, and high‑performance microservices.
Implement coding best practices, including clean code, modular design, and unit testing.
Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases.
Troubleshoot production issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
Work in an Agile environment with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
To be successful as an Software Engineer - JAVA , you should have experience with:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Hands‑on experience in Java backend development.
Java (8 or above)
Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security
Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and ORM tools (JPA/Hibernate).
Also required an exposure of migrating legacy platforms to contemporary stack.
Knowledge of Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with Containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk).
You may be assessed on the 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 our Chennai or Pune office.
To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
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.
Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. 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.
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.

📌 Software Development Engineer - Java (Chennai)
🏢 Barclays
📍 Chennai