DevOps Engineer

Barclays; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a DevOps Engineer to evolve our infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will leverage cloud platforms, containerization, and automation to deliver robust, secure infrastructure that supports our digital solutions.

You will also collaborate with IT and project teams to implement continuous improvement. The role requires strong scripting, CI/CD experience, and expertise in monitoring and security practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS; other clouds acceptable.
• Strong understanding of OpenShift, Docker and Kubernetes, containerization.
• Experience in CI pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins or Nexus.
• Scripting skills in Shell, Bash, Python; Ansible helpful.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Knowledge of network architecture and security protocols.
• Proven Agile project management experience and stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving abilities for infra issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and evolve scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
• Ensure secure, robust infrastructure supporting digital solutions.
• Lead CI/CD and automation initiatives across teams.
• Collaborate with IT and project teams; communicate effectively.
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive defect resolution.
• Stay current with tech trends and contribute to tech communities.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / Google)

Openshift / Docker / Kubernetes

CI pipelines (GitLab / Jenkins / Nexus

Configuration management (Chef / Anis​

Scripting (Shell / Bash / Python)

Monitoring tools (AppDynamics / PromQL

Networking & security

Agile project management

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Openshift

GitLab

Jenkins

Nexus

VMware / Hyper-V

Ansible / Chef

Job description

Join us as a DevOps Engineer where you will spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, driving innovation and operational excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to build and manage robust, scalable and secure infrastructure, ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions.

To be successful as a DevOps Engineer you should have experience with:

• Proficiency in cloud computing platforms e.g., Private cloud (aPaaS V4/BCP) and external (AWS (preferably) / Azure / Google).
• Very good understanding of Openshift, Docker, Kubernetes, Containerization and Cloud models – IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Infrastructure virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Demonstrable knowledge in Chef/Ansible, Docker, CI Pipeline for aPaaS using Gitlab/Jenkins/Nexus etc.
• Scripting skills in languages such as Shell, Bash, Perl, Python, Ansible etc.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience on monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, ITRS, Elastic APM, Prometheus + Grafana.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture and security protocols.
• Excellent project management skills, including familiarity with methodologies like Agile. Effective communication skills for collaboration with Project, IT teams and wider stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues.

Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include

• Well versed in working on Linux and Windows System.
• Demonstrable experience in BFSI segment.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

The role is based out of Pune.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve defects, and continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, to ensure software quality and reliability.

Accountabilities

• Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Creation and execution automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues. .
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams to analyse requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the development of acceptance criteria, ensuring a thorough understanding of the software being tested.
• Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
• 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.