Technology Developer Summer Internship Programme

Barclays Bank Plc; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday and vacation

Competitive pay

Private medical care

Disability assurance

Flexible working

Life assurance

Voluntary benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

Barclays Bank PLC is offering a Summer Internship in Northampton for a 10-week program. You will work on real projects, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship while exploring Barclays' technology culture.

Students in their penultimate year (graduating in 2028) with a passion for technology are encouraged to apply. The programme exposes you to Java, C++, C#, Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, containers, DevOps, cloud and ML, with a focus on building scalable, secure software.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of university and graduating in 2028.
• Genuine interest in technology and strong problem-solving skills.
• Willing to grow, learn and contribute to Barclays projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software using modern languages and tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to protect data and systems.
• Implement effective unit testing to ensure reliability.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Python

SQL

JavaScript/TypeScript

Machine learning

Scripting

Real-time systems

DevOps

Cloud

Containers

Education

Penultimate year student (graduating 2028)

Tools

Git

Job description

Explore the world of Barclays as a Summer Intern Spend 10 weeks diving into real projects, gaining hands‑on experience, and shaping your future. You'll receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections-all while discovering what makes our culture unique. If you're in your penultimate year and ready to grow, learn, and make an impact, this is your opportunity to belong and thrive. Our Expert Programme You'll join our expert programme, a 1 year targeted, fast‑track programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participating in job‑based bespoke training from the start enabling you to go fully‑equipped into your role as you develop specialist technical expertise. Why the Technology Developer programme? As a Developer, you'll help design, build, test and maintain systems used across Barclays. This is more than writing code; you'll play a role in solving complex problems for clients and customers. You may work with technologies including Java, C++, C#, Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, containers, DevOps, cloud, machine learning, scripting and real‑time systems. To be considered for this opportunity, you must be in your penultimate year of university. You must be graduating in 2028. You'll also bring a genuine interest in technology, strong problem‑solving skills and the drive to deliver innovative solutions. The location for this role is indicated in the job title, and you will be based at that location. If you are successful in receiving a return offer to our graduate programme, your location will be the same as it was during your internship. Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office's eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa. Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full‑time basis from June 2027 to August 2027.

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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• 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.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in‑depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub‑function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

Full‑time

Northampton

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Our internships are the perfect introduction to the world of financial services. You'll be immersed in your chosen business area, learning from our people and taking on real business challenges. Wherever you join us, you'll discover a platform to help you absorb the essential skills and knowledge you'll need to progress on your journey at Barclays. You'll receive genuine support and encouragement, with both senior and junior mentors to guide you; and you'll have the opportunity to take part in networking and social events. We want you to feel part of our community from the very start.

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.

Where will you be located?

Benefits

• Paid holiday and vacation
• Competitive pay
• Private medical care
• Disability assurance
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Retirement planning
• This is an example of benefits offered to full‑time employees. Specific benefits may vary based on the type of role, programme and location.