Is Barclays a good company to work for as a Senior Java Developer?

Senior Java Developer professionals working at Barclays have rated their employer with 4.5 out of 5 stars in 38 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Barclays employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Java Developer Jobs at Barclays now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Java Developer interview questions at Barclays .

Does Barclays pay Senior Java Developer employees well?

Senior Java Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Barclays with 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 38 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 14.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Java Developer salaries at Barclays.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barclays?

Analyst (972) , Vice President (823) , Assistant Vice President (756) , Business Analyst (537) , Software Engineer (385) , Director (329) , Software Developer (305) , AVP-IT (295) , Personal Banker (262) , Project Manager (243) , Graduate Analyst (236) , Assistant Manager (216) , Senior Analyst (203) , Investment Banking Analyst (202) , Process Advisor (179)

What are the pros of working at Barclays according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance (but depending on role) is the only good thing about working there" ((in 2238 reviews)); "Culture is good and don’t have the cut throat nature you see in American firms." ((in 1598 reviews)); "People were great to work with…my bosses understood the human element while still striving for success" ((in 1413 reviews)); "Good benefits (health insurance seems to be the best amongst all banks in Singapore)" ((in 1089 reviews)); "Good pay (which can be a con as it makes it hard to leave)" ((in 912 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Barclays according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and quick to push you in the way if anything bad happens" ((in 798 reviews)); "poor life balance with long hours and unpredictability (but part of the job in M&A)" ((in 441 reviews)); "Managers are bad and never happy" ((in 343 reviews)); "Low salary and bonus each year is disappointing" ((in 256 reviews)); "No career progression in Singapore office and major developments are all in London and New York." ((in 205 reviews))

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Barclays Senior Java Developer reviews

4.5

70% would recommend to a friend

(38 total reviews)

C.S. Venkatakrishnan

75% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

Senior Java Developer employees have rated Barclays with 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 38 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Java Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Barclays is rated 21% above average by Senior Java Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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38 reviews

4.0

Jun 27, 2025

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Senior java developer

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Pros

Pros of Working at Barclays 1. Strong Brand & Reputation Global bank with a long history and solid market presence. Looks great on a resume, especially in finance and tech roles. 2. Competitive Compensation Salaries and benefits are generally above industry average. Annual bonuses, stock options, and retirement plans for many roles. 3. Work-Life Balance (in some roles) Many tech and support teams enjoy hybrid/flexible work arrangements. Clear leave policies and paid time off

Cons

Limited Promotions in Some Areas Career growth can be slow or political depending on your manager/team.

5.0

May 14, 2025

work culture

Senior java developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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Very professional work culture, not so much pressure.

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Good company which is good for people after 4-5 years of experience. you feel settled.

4.0

Feb 27, 2025

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Senior java developer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good work life balance in the company

Cons

Sometimes the value for senior employees are not counted

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