Role Summary
Junior Backend Engineer – design, develop and improve software solutions that provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for customers and colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver high‑quality backend software solutions using industry‑aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
* Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, optimized for performance, and follows secure coding practices.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements, devise solution strategies, and integrate seamlessly with business objectives.
* Participate in code reviews, promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing among peers.
* Stay informed of technology trends and contribute to the organization’s technical communities.
* Implement effective unit‑testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
* Act as an advisor to related teams and join other business functions to support successful delivery.
* Escalate breaches of policy, embed new procedures for risk mitigation, and manage risks to strengthen controls.
* Deliver work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
Leadership (if applicable)
* Lead and supervise a team, guide professional development, allocate work, and coordinate resources.
* Demonstrate the four LEAD behaviours:
o L – Listen and be authentic
o E – Energise and inspire
o A – Align across the enterprise
o D – Develop others
Qualifications
* Backend development experience using Python.
* Experience with cloud services such as AWS.
* Proficiency with the software development lifecycle using Git, Agile methodologies, and automated testing.
* Experience with Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and CI/CD pipelines.
* Hands‑on engineering with 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.
Values & Mindset
* Demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship.
* Show Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.
Location
Knutsford / Glasgow.
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