Barclays
CloudPlatformEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Cloud Platform Engineer at Barclays. Skills: Cloud Platform, AI/ML, Automation, Security. Build infrastructure platforms. Maintain infrastructure platforms”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure measurable reliability; Ensure measurable performance; Ensure measurable availability; Ensure ease of use; Drive down mean time to resolution; Improve efficiency; Reduce manual intervention; Protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks; Protect infrastructure against vulnerabilities; Protect infrastructure against security threats; Deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; Create an environment for colleagues to thrive; Deliver to a consistently excellent standard; Meet required outcomes
Industry & Context.
Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution; Engage in complex analysis of data; Solve problems creatively and effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
cloud technologies, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Openshift, programming skills in Python, AI/ML frameworks, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, Agent Development Kits, agentic AI frameworks, LangChain, AutoGPT, CrewAI, training and fine-tuning language models, IaaS scripting, Terraform, Cloud Formation, AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, SDKs, CI/CD process, parameter-efficient fine-tuning methods, LoRA, QLoRA, Adapter layers, Prefix tuning, model quantization, pruning, optimization techniques
Nice to Have
vector databases, embeddings, retrieval systems, bash scripting, Linux OS
What You'll Do.
Build infrastructure platforms
Maintain infrastructure platforms
Ensure infrastructure reliability
Ensure infrastructure scalability
Ensure infrastructure security
Monitor IT infrastructure
Monitor system performance
Address potential issues
Resolve potential outages
Develop automated tasks
Implement automated processes
Implement secure configuration
Protect infrastructure
Define IT Infrastructure requirements
Ensure seamless integration
Align with business objectives
Advise decision making
Influence decision making
Contribute to policy development
Take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Perform complex tasks
Deliver work impacting business
Determine reward outcomes
Lead collaborative assignments
Identify need for specialisation
Identify new directions
Consult on complex issues
Develop new procedures
Coordinate with other areas
Collaborate with other areas
Engage in complex analysis
Solve problems creatively
Solve problems effectively
Communicate complex information
Influence stakeholders
Convince stakeholders
Spearhead technology stack delivery
Understand business requirements
Deliver quality solutions
Design foundational data products
Design consolidated data products
Design business data products
Work on complex technical problems
Perform detailed analytical skills
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers; Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions; Lead collaborative assignments; Guide team members through structured assignments; Identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation; Perform work closely related to other areas; Collaborate with other areas of work; Work in conjunction with fellow engineers, business analysts, and business stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information
Process & Methodology
Identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. **Accountabilities** * Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. * Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. * Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. * Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. * Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. * Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. **Assistant Vi
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