Salary: £40,000 - 75,000 per year Requirements:
* To be successful as a Backend Engineer, I expect you to have:
* Ample technical skills in backend development using Python.
* Proven AWS implementation experience.
* Proficiency with the software development lifecycle utilizing Git, Agile, and automated testing.
* Demonstrable experience with Docker/Kubernetes containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
* Additional valued skills may include:
* - Hands-on, curious engineering mindset with strong collaborative skills.
* - Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
* - Experience in developing or integrating AI/ML frameworks, for example, LangChain.
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
* You will also be assessed on key critical skills relevant to your success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital technology, in addition to job-specific technical skills.
Responsibilities:
* In this role, you will:
* Design, develop, and improve software using various engineering methodologies, providing business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
* Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration with business objectives.
* Participate in code reviews, promoting a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing among peers.
* Stay informed about industry technology trends and innovations, actively contributing to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
* Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
* Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
Technologies:
* AI
* AWS
* Backend
* CI/CD
* Docker
* Git
* Support
* Kubernetes
* Python
* Terraform
* Cloud
More:
This role is based in either our Knutsford or Glasgow office. I expect you to contribute to policy development and operational effectiveness, collaborating closely with other functions and business divisions. If your position involves leadership responsibilities, I want you to demonstrate leadership behaviors that create an environment where colleagues can thrive and consistently deliver excellence.
For those in individual contributor roles, you will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured tasks, ensuring alignment with other areas of specialization when necessary. You will also identify new directions for assignments and consult on complex issues to support the resolution of escalated matters.
Risk management, developing new policies and procedures, and collaborating with various work areas to keep pace with business activities and strategies are crucial aspects of this role. I encourage you to engage in complex data analysis to creatively and effectively solve problems, communicate complex information clearly, and influence stakeholders towards achieving desired outcomes.
All colleagues are expected to uphold the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—our moral compass—and embody the Barclays Mindset—to Empower, Challenge, and Drive—our operational guide.
last updated 5 week of 2026