Embark on a transformative journey as a Junior Backend Engineer at Barclays. Our vision is clear – to design, develop and improve software using various engineering methodologies that provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
Required Technical Skills
* Technical skills in backend development using Python.
* Experience using Cloud Services (e.g., AWS).
* Proficiency with the software development lifecycle using Git, Agile, and automated testing.
* Experience with Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and CI/CD pipelines.
Highly Valued Skills
* Hands‑on, curious engineer with good collaborative skills.
* Infrastructure as code knowledge (Terraform, CloudFormation).
* Experience developing or integrating AI/ML frameworks, e.g., LangChain.
* Bachelor’s in Computer Science, related fields, or equivalent experience.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.
Location
Knutsford/Glasgow.
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 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.
* Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contributing to the organisation’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.
Analyst Expectations
* Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
* Require in‑depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise.
* Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
* Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
* If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, and Develop others.
* Or, for an individual contributor, develop technical expertise in the work area and act as an advisor where appropriate.
* Have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
* Partner with other functions and business areas.
* Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
* Escalate breaches of policies or procedures appropriately.
* Take responsibility for embedding new policies or procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
* Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
* Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
* Maintain and continually build an understanding of how the own sub‑function integrates with the function, alongside knowledge of the organisation’s products, services and processes within the function.
* Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
* Make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
* Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
* Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex or sensitive information.
* Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organisation.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
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