Barclays
AIDataEngineer
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“AI Data Engineer at Barclays. Skills: AI Data Engineering, data pipeline design and optimization for AI consumption, Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation, entitlement-aware systems, AI/LLM concepts, agentic workflows, RAG patterns. Build and maintain the systems that collect, store, process, and analyse data, such as data pipelines, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure that all data is accurate, accessible, and secure. Build and maintenance of data architectures pipelines that enable ”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure that all data is accurate, accessible, and secure; enable the transfer and processing of durable, complete and consistent data; manage the appropriate data volumes and velocity and adhere to the required security measures; fit for the intended data complexity and volumes; build and deploy machine learning models; deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard; meet required outcomes; support the resolution of escalated issues; strengthening controls in relation to the work done; achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function; keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy; achieve outcomes
Industry & Context.
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc). to solve problems creatively and effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Hands-on data engineering experience with a demonstrable focus on AI and machine learning use cases, including data pipeline design and optimization for AI consumption, Practical experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), including implementation in personal or enterprise projects, and understanding of context construction and integration patterns (at least as part of personal projects), Strong understanding of data entitlements, access controls, and governance frameworks, with ability to implement entitlement-aware systems that enforce desk-, book-, client-, and license-level constraints, Deep familiarity with AI/LLM concepts and terminology, including understanding of how large language models integrate with data, agentic workflows, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns
Nice to Have
Genuine enthusiasm and proactive drive to stay current in the rapidly evolving AI and data engineering space, with evidence of continuous learning and experimentation, Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with proven ability to work effectively with platform teams, AI engineers, business stakeholders, and governance teams, Experience with agentic AI systems and workflows, understanding how autonomous agents interact with data sources and make decisions
What You'll Do.
Build and maintain the systems that collect
such as data pipelines
data warehouses and data lakes to ensure that all data is accurate
Build and maintenance of data architectures pipelines that enable the transfer and processing of durable
complete and consistent data
Design and implementation of data warehoused and data lakes that manage the appropriate data volumes and velocity and adhere to the required security measures
Development of processing and analysis algorithms fit for the intended data complexity and volumes
Collaboration with data scientist to build and deploy machine learning models
engineering AI-ready data access patterns
implementing entitlement-aware integrations for LLM and agentic workflows
designing and maintaining MCP integrations aligned with firm‑wide governance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions; Lead a team performing complex tasks; collaborative assignments; guide team members through structured assignments; identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments; Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues; Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function; Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy; work effectively with platform teams, AI engineers, business stakeholders, and governance teams
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information; Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Process & Methodology
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To build and maintain the systems that collect, store, process, and analyse data, such as data pipelines, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure that all data is accurate, accessible, and secure. **Accountabilities** * Build and maintenance of data architectures pipelines that enable the transfer and processing of durable, complete and consistent data. * Design and implementation of data warehoused and data lakes that manage the appropriate data volumes and velocity and adhere to the required security measures. * Development of processing and analysis algorithms fit for the intended data complexity and volumes. * Collaboration with data scientist to build and deploy machine learning models. **Assistant Vice President Expectations** * To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. * Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes * If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. * OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional
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