Junior Appian Developer

Barclays UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the UK is seeking a Junior Appian Developer to drive the evolution of their digital landscape. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has experience in Appian or other BPM suites, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for software development. This role offers a chance to engage with innovative projects and contribute to exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in Appian or any other BPM suite such as Pega or JBPM.
• Hands-on experience in building Appian objects using SAIL.
• Experience in SQL like creating tables, views, Stored procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve software using various engineering methodologies.
• Develop high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define software requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality.

Skills

Experience in Appian or BPM suite

Hands-on experience in building Appian objects

Experience in SQL

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience in software development

Experience with Agile methodology

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Junior Appian Developer at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

This role sits within the Appian development team with team members liaising with other workstream leads and their team members for integrations of upstream and downstream systems.

To be successful as a Junior Appian Developer, you should have experience with:

• Experience in Appian or any other BPM suite such as Pega or JBPM
• Hands-on experience in building Appian objects using SAIL
• Experience in SQL like creating tables, views, Stored procedures
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• Strong Organisational and verbal communication skills
• Experience in software development
• Other highly valued skills include:
• Experience in using Agile methodology, Devops

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills

We will consider applications for Northampton, Radbroke and Glasgow campus.

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
• As an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• 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, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-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, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.