Data Engineer

Barclays UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a Data Engineer for their Northampton office. The successful candidate will support data platform projects aimed at automation and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include developing Alteryx workflows and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Python, including Django frameworks.
• Understanding of SQL procedures and functions.
• Foundational knowledge of Alteryx and containerized management.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize Alteryx workflows for financial insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.
• Implement unit testing practices and secure coding standards.

Skills

Python

SQL

Django

Jira

Tools

Alteryx

OpenShift

Apache Kafka

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Alteryx technology team within Risk, Finance, and Treasury. In this role, you will support the data platform and contribute to the successful delivery of key projects within finance, including automation and regulatory compliance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize Alteryx workflows that drive data insights and operational efficiency across critical financial domains.

Key skills required for this role include:

• Hands-on experience in Python, including Django frameworks
• Understanding of stored procedures and functions (SQL)
• Knowledge/experience in Jira

Additional highly valued skills may include:

• Foundational understanding of Alteryx, including server
• Understanding of containerized deployment and management in OpenShift
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka for data streaming

You may be assessed on key skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, communication skills, stakeholder interaction, and job-specific technical skills.

This role is based out of our Northampton office.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and improve software using various engineering methodologies that provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology communities to foster excellence and growth.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect data.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure code reliability and readability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise, influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across functions.
• Lead a team or guide collaborative assignments, set objectives, and coach team members.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive.
• Identify and mitigate risks, develop policies, and strengthen controls.
• Perform complex data analysis, communicate effectively, and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays' Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.