Principal Engineer - Director

Barclays

Base: $225,000 - $300,000; bonus/equity: incentive...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or flexible based on industry norms).
Expert-level java 17+ and spring boot
High-volume corporate banking platforms
Distributed systems and event-driven architecture
Barclays is seeking a Principal Engineer - Director to lead the design and implementation of robust software solutions while mentoring engineering teams and influencing strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in enterprise Java and corporate banking platforms, along with strong leadership and architectural skills

Job Summary

  • The role drives technical excellence by leading the design and implementation of robust software solutions for complex, regulated banking systems.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in enterprise Java and demonstrate the ability to modernize legacy systems while ensuring security compliance.
  • This position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $225,000 to $300,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) matching.

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Barclays is seeking a Principal Engineer - Director to lead the design and implementation of robust software solutions while mentoring engineering teams and influencing strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in enterprise Java and corporate banking platforms, along with strong leadership and architectural skills.

Salary

Base: $225,000 - $300,000; Bonus/Equity: Incentive award eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expert-level Java 17+ and Spring Boot
  • High-volume corporate banking platforms
  • Distributed systems and event-driven architecture
  • Enterprise solution architecture leadership
  • Security-first mindset in regulated environments

Nice-to-have

  • Strong corporate banking domain knowledge
  • Strategic alignment of technology roadmaps
  • Mentoring senior engineers as technical role model
  • Influencing engineering culture through leadership
  • Experience with CI/CD and observability practices

Key Requirements

  • Senior technology leader experience
  • Deep expertise in enterprise Java
  • Proven architectural authority
  • Security-first mindset
  • Regulated system modernization experience

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