Software Engineer, AI Practice & Agentic Systems

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

Job summary

Barclays in Glasgow is hiring a Software Engineer in the AI Practice to design, develop and scale agentic software engineering capabilities across the organisation. You will collaborate with engineering teams to prototype solutions and adopt emerging technologies.

The role emphasizes secure coding, effective unit testing and modern SDLC practices, with a strong focus on performance and quality. This is a hands-on position for engineers who can write clearly and share knowledge across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with agentic software engineering harnesses and the surrounding ecosystem – MCPs, skills, etc.
• Significant experience with at least one major programming language.
• Understanding of modern Enterprise SDLC toolchains – familiarity with artifact repositories, scanning complexes, build tools and pipelines.

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

Skills

Agentic software engineering

Major programming language

Enterprise SDLC toolchains

Job description

Barclays in Glasgow is hiring a Software Engineer in the AI Practice to design, develop and scale agentic software engineering capabilities across the organisation. You will collaborate with engineering teams to prototype solutions and adopt emerging technologies.

The role emphasizes secure coding, effective unit testing and modern SDLC practices, with a strong focus on performance and quality. This is a hands-on position for engineers who can write clearly and share knowledge across teams.