Managed File Transfer Engineering Lead

Barclays; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Managed File Transfer Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams and shape strategy for enterprise-scale platforms underpinning critical services.

You will drive talent development, align technical decisions with business objectives, and deliver resilient, automated solutions across networking, platform operations and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Leadership, talent development & organisational transformation – building high-performing engineering organisations and driving strategic change
• Network & distributed systems engineering – shaping resilient, scalable platforms through strong networking expertise
• Software engineering, DevOps & platform operations – improving reliability, automation, and operational excellence through modern engineering practices
• Public cloud & platform engineering experience is valued
• Systems thinking & event-driven architecture
• Reliability engineering & operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organisational objectives.
• Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritisation to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Mentor and support team members' professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and enhance engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimise team productivity.
• Collaborate with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Enforce technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Network & distributed systems

Software engineering

DevOps & platform operations

Public Cloud & platform engineering

Systems thinking

Reliability & operational excellence

Job description

Barclays in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Managed File Transfer Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams and shape strategy for enterprise-scale platforms underpinning critical services.

You will drive talent development, align technical decisions with business objectives, and deliver resilient, automated solutions across networking, platform operations and cloud technologies.