Join us as a Backend Engineer in the Chief Technology Office at Barclays where you will develop cutting‑edge AI platforms using state‑of‑the‑art technologies and collaborate with talented engineers to design and implement high‑performance backend systems that enhance our AI platforms.
Required Skills
* Backend development using Python
* AWS implementation experience
* Proficiency with the software development lifecycle using Git, Agile, and automated testing
* Experience with Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and CI/CD pipelines
Preferred 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 degree in Computer Science, related fields, or equivalent experience
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.
This role will be based in either our Knutsford or Glasgow office.
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 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 organization’s technology communities.
* 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.
Assistant Vice President Expectations
* Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
* Lead a team performing complex tasks, using professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; set objectives, coach employees, and evaluate performance.
* If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment where colleagues thrive and deliver consistently excellent standards.
* For an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for inclusion of other areas of specialization, and identify new directions for assignments and/or projects.
* Consult on complex issues, providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
* Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
* Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls related to the work done.
* Perform work that is closely related to other areas, requiring understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the organization’s objectives.
* Collaborate with other areas of work to keep up to speed with business activity and strategy.
* Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
* Communicate complex information, including sensitive or difficult-to‑communicate content.
* Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
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