Junior Developer

Barclays; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Developer to join their Contact Centre Technology team in Glasgow. The role involves maintaining video calling functionalities and designing cloud-based communication solutions, requiring strong programming skills, particularly in Golang, and experience with software deployment processes. This position enables contributions to both legacy systems and innovative projects in a hybrid work setup.

Benefits

Holiday pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in software development, especially in Golang.
• Experience building and maintaining systems in production.
• Understanding of software deployment in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain existing video call functionalities.
• Contribute to cloud-based solutions for outbound communication.
• Participate in Agile team discussions and technical improvements.

Skills

Golang

Java

C#

Python

AWS

Agile methodologies

Software deployment processes

Job description

Job Title: Developer

Location: Glasgow (2 Days on site)

Contract: 6 Months

Overall Purpose of the Role

Barclays is seeking a Developer to join our Contact Centre Technology team. This role is

ideal for someone with a solid grounding in software development, particularly in Golang or a

similar language, who is eager to contribute to both legacy systems and innovative cloud-

based solutions. You’ll play a key role in supporting our video calling functionality and

helping us transition outbound communication capabilities to the cloud.

Key Responsibilities

● Support and maintain existing video call capabilities in our contact centre platform.

● Contribute to the design and implementation of cloud-based outbound dialling and

messaging solutions.

● Work within a controlled software deployment environment, understanding change

management principles.

● Participate in team discussions around Agile methodologies, network infrastructure,

certifications, and operational controls.

● Collaborate closely with team members and contribute to a culture of knowledge

sharing and mentorship.

Key Skills

● Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python), with a

strong preference for Golang.

● Experience building and maintaining software systems in a production environment.

● Understanding of software deployment processes and controls in regulated

environments.

● Desirable: Experience with AWS, particularly AWS Lambda or other

serverless/cloud-native services.

● Exposure to Agile methodologies and an ability to discuss its strengths and

limitations.

● A team player with an openness to mentoring or being mentored.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of

customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking

and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full-service, global

corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which

provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service,

Excellence, and Stewardship. These guide both how Barclays achieves results and how it

works with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Diversity

Barclays is committed to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel they belong and can

bring their full selves to work. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to how Barclays

delivers excellence.

Hybrid Working

This role follows Barclays’ hybrid model: working 2 days onsite with remaining time remote.

Working arrangements are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with business needs.

Your Benefits

As a contractor through Randstad Sourceright, you will have access to a comprehensive

benefits package including holiday pay, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and retail

and lifestyle discounts.