React Developer

Join us as a React Developer at Barclays where you will spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experience. With a primary focus on React.js frontend development (70%) and Java backend services (30%), you'll help build robust, scalable applications that deliver exceptional value to our users.

To be successful as React Developer you should possess:

• Experience in full-stack development with expertise in building dynamic, responsive, and reusable UI components using React.js. Strong knowledge of state management (e.g., Redux, Context API) and React hooks. Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend with backend services.
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot. Strong understanding of Spring Framework (e.g., Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data).
• Hands-on experience with Hibernate for object-relational mapping (ORM). Knowledge of JPA (Java Persistence API) and database interaction using Hibernate.
• Strong expertise in writing and optimizing SQL queries for Oracle databases.
• Experience in integrating frontend applications with backend services via REST APIs. Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger, Postman).

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Basic understanding of Camunda BPM for workflow orchestration and process automation. Familiarity with BPMN 2.0 for designing workflows.
• Experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven communication
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library).
• Design and develop dynamic, responsive UIs using React.js.
• Build reusable components and ensure consistent user experience across the application.
• Integrate frontend with backend services via REST APIs.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot.
• Implement business logic and data access layers using Hibernate and Oracle SQL.
• Ensure backend services are scalable, secure, and highly performant.
• Design and optimize database schemas for Oracle.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate Camunda for workflow orchestration.
• Design and implement BPMN workflows for case management and other processes.
• Integrate with third-party systems and services via REST APIs.
• Ensure seamless communication between frontend, backend, and external systems.
• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Debug and resolve issues across the stack (frontend, backend, database).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., product managers, designers, QA engineers) to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Document code, APIs, and workflows for maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in the application.
• Optimize database queries and API responses for faster load times.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in full-stack development.
• Propose and implement improvements to the development process and application architecture.

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.

The location of the role is Pune, IN.

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.