Lead Platform Engineer: Build Scalable, Secure Software

Barclays Capital; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to design, develop and improve software, delivering scalable, high‑quality solutions for customers and colleagues. You will lead a large community of engineers, drive best practices, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with product teams to align with business goals.

Hands-on with Python, Golang or Java, secure coding, and modern tooling to enable rapid, reliable releases up to production.

Qualifications

• Hands-on programming experience in Python, or Golang, or Java.

Responsibilities

• 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 or unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
• Join us as a Lead Platform Engineer at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence.

Skills

Python

Golang

Java

Job description

Barclays in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to design, develop and improve software, delivering scalable, high‑quality solutions for customers and colleagues. You will lead a large community of engineers, drive best practices, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with product teams to align with business goals.

Hands-on with Python, Golang or Java, secure coding, and modern tooling to enable rapid, reliable releases up to production.