Technology Developer Rotational Graduate Programme
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Overview
Our Graduate programmes deliver immersive experiences, transformative development and incredible support – giving each graduate the best possible start to their career. You’ll learn continually. From bespoke training to courses on our e-learning platform, you’ll become more capable and better-equipped every day. Whichever programme you choose, you’ll do meaningful work, discover resources to help you build a long-term career and develop your skillset with the guidance of a hand-picked line manager and a dedicated talent coach. If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. You’ll be empowered to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative, and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.
Explorer Programme
You’ll join our explorer programme, a 2-year programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. You’ll participate in job-based bespoke training from the start, enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you embark on the first of three eight-month long rotations.
Why the Technology Developer Graduate Programme?
Banking is technology. As part of one of our Technology teams, you’ll be at the heart of what we do – every part of our business relies on tech. It helps us keep transactions moving, manages critical data, and supports clients worldwide. By constantly developing and maintaining our digital infrastructure, we harness the power of technology to support the economy and make a difference to people’s lives. You’ll join a world where your work delivers tangible outcomes for many; at our tech campuses, we’re shaping the future of financial technology and fostering a culture where tech people can contribute and grow. You’ll build your career in an environment advancing machine learning, Gen AI, and FinTech, alongside industry experts.
Eligibility and skills
To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree — in any area. You’ll also have an ability to code in at least one language. Ideally, you’ll bring a genuine interest in technology and an ability to connect business needs with tech solutions. You thrive at the intersection of strategy and innovation, able to translate ideas into impact. You’re excited by the chance to shape how technology transforms the way we work.
sponsorship and eligibility
Please be advised that the 2026 Technology Developer Graduate Programme is not one which we can offer sponsorship for at this time. Accordingly, applicants for this position will need to have the legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2026 to August 2028. Following the Graduate Programme, the Technology Developer business area is currently deemed out of scope for sponsorship. You would not be eligible to receive a Skilled Worker Visa from Barclays at the end of the Graduate Programme if you obtain a role in this area.
Compliance and equal opportunity
It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Purpose of the role
To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
Accountabilities
* 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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
* 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.
Analyst Expectations
* To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
* Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
* Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
* They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
* If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive (LEAD: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop).
* For individual contributors, develop technical expertise and act as an advisor where appropriate.
* Engage with related teams, partner with other functions, and take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing.
* Escalate breaches of policies appropriately and embed new policies due to risk mitigation.
* Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise and manage risk in line with rules and conduct.
* Maintain understanding of how sub-functions integrate with the organisation’s products, services and processes.
* Make evaluative judgements based on analysis of factual information and details.
* Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions guided by experience and precedents.
* Communicate complex information effectively and act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass – and the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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