Python Backend Engineer – AWS, Docker & AI‑Driven Automation

Barclays; Northampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Northampton seeks a Python Engineer to design and build intelligent automation solutions across our technology landscape. You will develop backend services, cloud-native infrastructure, and modern React UIs—leveraging AWS, Python, Docker, and AI-assisted development—with stakeholders to translate complex problems into pragmatic solutions.

You will be assessed on risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, and digital and technology skills.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Python for backend development or automation.
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway).
• Solid knowledge of Docker and container-based delivery.
• Experience building frontend apps with React.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software with scalable, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality.
• Stay informed of tech trends and contribute to tech communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and implement unit testing.

Skills

Python

AWS

Docker

React

Linux

CI/CD

AI tooling

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Barclays in Northampton seeks a Python Engineer to design and build intelligent automation solutions across our technology landscape. You will develop backend services, cloud-native infrastructure, and modern React UIs—leveraging AWS, Python, Docker, and AI-assisted development—with stakeholders to translate complex problems into pragmatic solutions.

You will be assessed on risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, and digital and technology skills.