Barclays
PythonDeveloper
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Python Developer at Barclays. Skills: Python, API development, backend services, SDKs, caching. design, develop and improve software. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
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
Industry & Context.
solve problems creatively and effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Python engineering skills building production‑grade APIs and backend services (REST/async patterns, testing, packaging), Experience designing and maintaining client‑facing SDKs (versioning, backward compatibility, documentation, developer usability), Hands‑on experience building and operating caching layers for performance and scale (e. g. Redis/Memcached; TTLs, eviction, consistency)
Nice to Have
Experience with high‑throughput, low‑latency systems and API performance optimisation (profiling, concurrency, async IO), Familiarity with service reliability practices (observability, metrics, error handling, retries, graceful degradation), Experience with cloud‑native deployment and automation (containers, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code), Experience working with kdb+ stack
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
designing and building production-grade APIs and backend services
high-performance data platforms
develop and maintain client-facing SDKs
implement efficient caching strategies
optimise systems for high throughput and low latency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; participate in code reviews; Lead a team performing complex tasks; collaborative assignments; guide team members through structured assignments; Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders; Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas; Collaborate with other areas of work; Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information; Communicate complex information; Influence or convince stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information
Process & Methodology
Set objectives and coach employees, appraisal of performance relative to objectives, determination of reward outcomes, identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects
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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