Barclays
SoftwareEngineer-NetworkAutomation
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“Software Engineer - Network Automation at Barclays. Skills: Python development, Network Automation, Microservices, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure problems through software. 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; achieve the objectives of the organisation sub-function
Industry & Context.
solving infrastructure and networking problems through software; 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, not just scripts, 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/Restconf/Yang, YAML/Json, Jinja, Parsers, Netmiko or similar, Working knowledge of secure coding basics, error handling, and defensive programming practices, networking fundamentals (CCNA or similar), including core routing, switching, firewall, load-balancing and troubleshooting concepts
Nice to Have
Exposure to virtualization and infrastructure environments, Experience working in Kubernetes and containerized environments, Exposure to SRE concepts, including SLIs/SLOs and observability using ELK, Grafana, or similar tools, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern 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
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
Develop technical expertise in work area
Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities
Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation
Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to
Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules
regulation and codes of conduct
Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information
paying attention to detail
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information
Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function
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; Guide and persuade team members; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function; 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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