Barclays
Engineering—InfrastructureAutomationEngineer
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“Engineering — Infrastructure Automation Engineer at Barclays. Skills: Infrastructure Automation, Python development, network automation, software engineering. design, develop and improve software. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues; deliver to a consistently excellent standard; contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function; simplifies complex network operations through automation
Industry & Context.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
hands-on Python development experience, clear software engineering mindset (clean code, modular design, testability, and maintainability), Experience building software products using Python, including packaging, dependency management, and versioning, Good understanding of Micro Services architecture, API driven design, and service to service integrations, Experience with network device integration and automation using technologies such as Netconf/Yang, YAML/Json, Jinja, Parsers, Netmiko or similar, Working knowledge of secure coding, error handling, and defensive programming practices, networking fundamentals (CCNA or similar), including routing, switching, firewall, load-balancing, and troubleshooting
Nice to Have
Exposure to virtualization and infrastructure environments, Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments, Exposure to SRE concepts including SLIs/SLOs and observability using ELK, Observe, or similar, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
What You'll Do.
develop and improve software
Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions
Ensuring that code is scalable
and optimized for performance
define software requirements
devise solution strategies
ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
participate in code reviews
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations
actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities
Adherence to secure coding practices
Implementation of effective unit testing practices
perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement
designing and building modern network automation and integration solutions
developing scalable and reliable software that simplifies complex network operations through automation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Partner with other functions and business areas; Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities; Guide and persuade team members; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation
Communication Scope
communicate complex / sensitive information
Process & Methodology
allocating work requirements, coordinating team resources
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. **Analyst Expectations** * To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. * Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise * Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise * They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. * 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 –
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