Technology Developer Discovery Programme 2026 Glasgow
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Date: April 15th & 16th 2026
Open to all students, the Discovery Programme is a virtual opportunity to learn about the career paths at Barclays, and be considered for our 2027 internship. We want to help you learn about the opportunities we offer and encourage you to picture yourself in the world of financial services.
Why Barclays Discovery Programme
* Join seminars and workshops where you’ll learn about financial services, Technology as a business area, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer.
* Participate in specific breakout sessions within Technology, where you'll gain insights of what you can expect from the Summer Internship in 2027.
* Build your understanding of the assessment process and next steps.
* Connect with people from across our business, including current graduates who have already made the journey that you are starting out on.
* Attend dedicated networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to your chosen business area.
Technology at Barclays
At Barclays, every aspect of our business relies on technology. It helps us keep transactions moving. It manages critical data. It supports and protects 48 million customers and clients worldwide. By constantly developing and maintaining our digital infrastructure worldwide, we harness the power of technology to support the economy and make a difference to people’s lives.
As part of Technology, you’ll join a world where your work delivers tangible outcomes for all kinds of people and organisations every day. We’re shaping the future of financial technology by creating a culture where tech people can make their voices heard and do their best work. You’ll build your career in an environment where we’re advancing machine learning, leveraging blockchains, and harnessing FinTech. You’ll work alongside, and learn from, industry experts.
Who can apply?
You’ll need to be 2 years out from graduation and can be studying any degree discipline. Beyond that, you need to be curious to understand how a global bank adapts in a constantly evolving environment. We are recruiting on a rolling basis, so we recommend that students apply early.
Barclays does not provide sponsorship to attend the 2‑day insight programme. If you are successful in securing a 2027 Summer Internship, Barclays will apply for a skilled worker visa to provide you with the legal right to work for the duration of the internship. Any offer for the Summer Internship will be conditional upon meeting the Home Office eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.
Working in Glasgow
While the Discovery Programme is virtual, if you secure a place on the 2027 internship programme, you’ll be based in Glasgow. Our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art campus is inclusive to all, with a focus on neurodiversity through our partnership with Scottish Autism.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Barclays ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
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 optimised 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.
* 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.
* Show in‑depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise.
* Understand 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 the four LEAD behaviours: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop.
* As an individual contributor, develop technical expertise 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.
* Take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
* Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
* Embed new policies / procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
* Advise and influence decision‑making within the own area of expertise.
* Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to, delivering work in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
* Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub‑function integrates with the function and the organisation’s products, services and processes.
* Demonstrate understanding of coordination and contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
* Make evaluative judgements based on analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
* Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of technical experience, guided by precedents.
* Guide and persuade team members, communicating complex or sensitive information.
* Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function, 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. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
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