Lead Engineering
Barclays · Pune · Posted 2026-07-18
Tech stack: Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, React, SQL
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About the role
To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Programming in Java OR Kotlin OR JavaScript/React - Demonstrated proficiency with any of these core languages depending on role (Java for backend/full-stack, Kotlin/Java for Android, JavaScript/React for full-stack frontend)
- Building and shipping production applications - Proven experience developing applications from concept to deployment, with understanding of SDLC, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, debug systematically, and design efficient solutions; demonstrated through past projects or technical challenges
- Collaboration and communication - Strong ability to work in cross-functional teams, explain technical concepts clearly, document your work, and actively participate in code reviews
- Database design and optimization - Experience with relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL) OR NoSQL databases (MongoDB), understanding of schema design, indexing, and query optimization
- RESTful API design and development - Experience building, consuming, or designing REST APIs; understanding of HTTP protocols, request/response handling, and authentication mechanisms
- Testing and quality assurance - Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, integration testing, or end-to-end testing; understanding of test-driven development practices
- System design and scalability - Knowledge of building scalable systems, handling performance bottlenecks, caching strategies, OR mobile app architecture patterns
- AI proficiency and development workflow optimization - Experience leveraging AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, OR similar) for code generation, documentation, debugging, and problem-solving; ability to evaluate and integrate AI capabilities to enhance productivity and code quality
- Continuous learning mindset - Active engagement with emerging technologies, open-source contributions, technical blogs, OR side projects demonstrating passion for engineering excellence
- Leadership and mentoring - Ability to guide junior developers, contribute to technical decisions, and help raise team standards.
- You may be assessed on 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 role is based out of Pune.
Qualifications
- Programming in Java OR Kotlin OR JavaScript/React
- Demonstrated proficiency with any of these core languages depending on role (Java for backend/full-stack, Kotlin/Java for Android, JavaScript/React for full-stack frontend)
- Building and shipping production applications
- Proven experience developing applications from concept to deployment, with understanding of SDLC, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to break down complex problems, debug systematically, and design efficient solutions; demonstrated through past projects or technical challenges
- Collaboration and communication
- Strong ability to work in cross-functional teams, explain technical concepts clearly, document your work, and actively participate in code reviews
- Database design and optimization
- Experience with relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL) OR NoSQL databases (MongoDB), understanding of schema design, indexing, and query optimization
- RESTful API design and development
- Experience building, consuming, or designing REST APIs; understanding of HTTP protocols, request/response handling, and authentication mechanisms
- Testing and quality assurance
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, integration testing, or end-to-end testing; understanding of test-driven development practices
- System design and scalability
- Knowledge of building scalable systems, handling performance bottlenecks, caching strategies, OR mobile app architecture patterns
- AI proficiency and development workflow optimization
- Experience leveraging AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, OR similar) for code generation, documentation, debugging, and problem-solving; ability to evaluate and integrate AI capabilities to enhance productivity and code quality
- Continuous learning mindset
- Active engagement with emerging technologies, open-source contributions, technical blogs, OR side projects demonstrating passion for engineering excellence
- Leadership and mentoring
- Ability to guide junior developers, contribute to technical decisions, and help raise team standards.
- You may be assessed on 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 role is based out of Pune.
Responsibilities
- 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.