Job Overview
Back‑End Engineer in the Chief Technology Office at Barclays. The role involves developing cutting‑edge AI platforms using state‑of‑the‑art technologies, implementing AI/ML solutions, and designing high‑performance backend systems that enhance our AI platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and improve software using industry‑aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for customers and colleagues.
* Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration aligned with business objectives.
* Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
* Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
* Adopt secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
* Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure code reliability.
* Stay informed of industry technology trends and actively contribute to organization’s technology communities.
Required Skills & Experience
* Ample technical skills in backend development using Python.
* Proven AWS implementation experience.
* Proficiency with software development lifecycle using Git, Agile, and automated testing.
* Experience with Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and CI/CD pipelines.
* Hands‑on, collaborative engineer with good communication 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.
Additional Qualifications
Experience with risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital technology is a plus.
Location
This role will be based in Knutsford or Glasgow office.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Banking and Financial Services
Values & Commitment
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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