eTrading Developer

I.T. & Communications
Glasgow
April 30, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Join Barclays as a Senior E-Trading Developer, where you will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing high-performance software solutions using a range of modern engineering methodologies. This position supports the ongoing build-out of RatesOne electronic swaps and Sales-to-Trader workflow platforms, with a strong focus on maintaining delivery momentum and expanding UI capability. You will contribute to delivering robust technology solutions that enable critical business functions for both clients and internal stakeholders, working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Strong Java experience, including Spring Boot
  • Experience with multithreaded programming
  • Solid business knowledge and domain experience

Some other highly valued skills may include:

  • Experience with Solace
  • Familiarity with MQ technologies
  • Experience with Kafka

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

This role is based in Glasgow.

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.

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.

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