Java Kafka Developer

Overview

Join Barclays as a Senior Java Developer to spearhead the evolution of infrastructure and deployment pipelines, building robust, scalable and secure systems that deliver digital solutions.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks and tools.
• Ensure code is scalable, maintainable and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• 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 technology communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability and reliability.
• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management, on functional and cross-functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in Java development with proven expertise in enterprise-level applications.
• Strong technical leadership experience with ability to mentor and guide development teams.
• Proven ability to drive distributed application development across multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Extensive hands-on experience in distributed system design and architecture.
• Proficiency with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and cloud-native application development.
• Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to align technical solutions across distributed teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Master's degree.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar).
• Expertise in microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.

Details

• Location: Pune (Gera Commerzone SEZ).