Lead, Managed File Transfer Platform Engineering

Barclays; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays, based in Knutsford, seeks an experienced Managed File Transfer Engineering Manager to lead enterprise-scale platforms and drive transformational change across networking, cloud and operations. You will shape strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver resilient, automated solutions aligned with business objectives.

The role emphasizes risk management, change leadership and stabilizing critical services, with senior responsibilities in engineering excellence and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large engineering teams and cultural transformation.
• Strong background in network and distributed systems.
• Experience in software engineering, DevOps and platform operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Oversee timelines, resources, risk and priorities to achieve objectives.
• Mentor team members and drive professional growth and performance reviews.
• Evaluate and improve engineering processes, tools, and practices for efficiency.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and stakeholders to align technical and business goals.
• Enforce standards, facilitate peer reviews and implement robust testing practices.

Skills

Leadership

Network engineering

Distributed systems

DevOps

Public cloud

Event-driven architecture

Reliability engineering

Job description

Barclays, based in Knutsford, seeks an experienced Managed File Transfer Engineering Manager to lead enterprise-scale platforms and drive transformational change across networking, cloud and operations. You will shape strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver resilient, automated solutions aligned with business objectives.

The role emphasizes risk management, change leadership and stabilizing critical services, with senior responsibilities in engineering excellence and cross-functional