Software Engineer

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Glasgow is seeking a Software Engineer to develop innovative application solutions. The role involves utilizing various engineering methodologies to enhance software capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and following best practices in software development. Ideal candidates will have experience with Python, React, and cloud platforms. This position supports career growth within a dynamic technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in development and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and designers.
• Understanding of secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software utilizing various engineering methodologies.
• Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Promote code quality and knowledge sharing among peers.

Skills

Development experience in scripting language such as Python

Experience using React, React Testing Library, and React Query

Experience with cloud platforms, infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation

Experience in using CI/CD pipelines, preferably in GitLab, GitHub, or similar

Job description

At Barclays, we’re on a mission to transform our technology landscape—and we want you to be at the heart of it. As a Software Engineer, you’ll be a part of our engineering evolution, developing innovative solutions that power smarter, faster, and more resilient applications across the enterprise.

Your spotlight project? Building our cutting-edge Application Health Analytics solution - a game-changing solution that brings transparency to application performance across diverse tech domains. Your work will empower teams to make data-driven decisions that improve automation, reliability, efficiency, and user experience.

This is more than a role, it’s a launchpad. This is your opportunity to build a solution that meaningfully drives progression across our application engineering landscape.

What you’ll bring:

• Development experience in scripting language such as Python
• Experience using React, React Testing Library, and React Query
• Experience with cloud platforms, infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience in using CI/CD pipelines, preferably in GitLab, GitHub, or similar

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with Generative AI, Agentic (LangGraph for extra points)
• Experience in distributed systems, including integration methods using REST APIs or KAFKA
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, OpenShift)
• Hands-on Microservices

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, communication skills, interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role can be based in either Glasgow or Knutsford.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• 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 of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.