Macro Trade Capture Developer

Role: Java Full Stack Developer (Macro Trade Capture)Location: London, UKContract Duration: 6 months PAYERole Overview & Project ScopeWe are seeking a Java Full Stack Developer based in London, UK to join our trading technology team. In this role, you will be instrumental in kicking off a legacy system replacement initiative for our Fixed Income trade system. You will help engineer modern Java-based microservices using high-performance messaging and RPC frameworks.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Stack Engineering: Develop end-to-end features utilising Angular on the frontend and Java 17+ with Spring Boot on the backend.System Modernisation: Transition legacy fixed income trading application components into a modern, scalable Java microservices architecture.Messaging & Communication: Integrate real-time messaging and RPC protocols using Solace MQ and gRPC.DevOps & Delivery: Drive engineering standards using DevOps tools, automated CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control.Required Technical

Skills & ExperienceBackend Stack: Core proficiency in Java 17+ and Spring Boot.Frontend Stack: Hands-on experience building user interfaces with Angular.Architecture & Messaging: Experience with Java microservices, gRPC, and Solace MQ.DevOps & Tooling: Practical knowledge of DevOps tools, CI/CD, and Git.Domain Context: Experience or familiarity working with Fixed Income trade systems.About BarclaysBarclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.ValuesEverything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its

relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.DiversityBarclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals.Hybrid WorkingBarclays is currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Barclays is flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some
colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. Barclays also has a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstancesYour BenefitsThere's enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay.You'll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life.Plus, there's discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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