Barclays

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Barclays
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10 days ago
Pune, IndiaMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, deliver, and improve scalable, maintainable, and high-performing software solutions.
  • Build and maintain identity services supporting authentication and authorization across Barclays’ digital banking ecosystem.
  • Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using modern programming languages and engineering tools.
  • Collaborate with product owners, designers, engineers, security specialists, and other functions to define requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, promote knowledge sharing, and apply secure coding and unit testing practices.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools and practices to accelerate development and improve code quality.
  • Manage risk, strengthen controls, and contribute to policies, procedures, and governance activities.
  • Communicate complex information and influence stakeholders across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Go, including experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts such as authentication, authorization, single sign-on, and identity federation.
  • Understanding of AWS or Azure and containerization technologies such as Docker.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build automation tools such as GitLab CI, and Git.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and solve complex problems.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools and practices.
  • Preferred experience with Ping Identity or similar IAM platforms and APIs.
  • Preferred experience with Open Policy Agent or similar policy engines and APIs.
  • Preferred experience with databases, ETL solutions, OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, automated testing frameworks, and code quality tools.
  • Preferred exposure to Agile/Scrum, cross-functional teams, financial services, regulated industries, compliance, and security requirements.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, resilience, and stakeholder-influence skills.

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About Barclays

10,000+ employees

Barclays is a UK‑based universal bank that provides retail and commercial banking, credit cards (Barclaycard), wealth management, and investment banking to consumers, businesses, and institutions. Publicly listed in London and New York, it generates revenue from net interest income, fees, and markets activities, and operates across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 1690 and headquartered in London, it serves customers through digital channels and a branch network.

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