Barclays
Engineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Engineer at Barclays. Skills: Java, Python, Microservices, Kubernetes. Design software. Develop software”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver business capabilities; Deliver platform capabilities; Deliver technology capabilities; Ensure seamless integration; Alignment with business objectives; Achieve required outcomes; Achieve outcomes
Industry & Context.
Solve problems creatively and effectively; Engage in complex analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Java (JDK 21), Python, AI literacy, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, React JS, JavaScript, Oracle Database, SQL, Jenkins CICD, GitLab, Design patterns, Clean coding practices, Kubernetes, OCP
Nice to Have
Cloud-native architectures (Azure/AWS/GCP), AWS bedrock, LangGraph, LangChain, Docker, Kubernetes, Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), Performance tuning, Distributed systems, Agile/Scrum environment
What You'll Do.
Deliver high-quality software
Optimize code performance
Define software requirements
Devise solution strategies
Ensure seamless integration
Participate in code reviews
Stay informed of trends
Contribute to communities
Adhere to secure coding
Mitigate vulnerabilities
Protect sensitive data
Implement unit testing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Collaborate with product managers; Collaborate with designers; Collaborate with other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Collaborate with other functions; Collaborate with business divisions; Lead collaborative assignments; Guide team members; Collaborate with other areas; Collaborate with business aligned support areas
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information; Influence stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Set objectives, Appraisal of performance, Determine reward outcomes, Lead assignments, Guide projects, Identify new directions
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **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 by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized 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, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. * 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. * 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. **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
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