Python/AWS developer

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Pune is seeking a Python/AWS developer to help design, build and improve software that enables our digital platforms. You will work with engineers, analysts and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions using Python, AWS and container technologies.

The role emphasizes high-quality code, reliability, and collaboration, with opportunities to lead initiatives in platform engineering and DevOps practices across the team.

Qualifications

• Strong Python engineering experience (production‑grade code).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud‑native architectures.
• Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms, or shared runtime platforms.
• Solid understanding of SRE principles, reliability engineering, and distributed systems.
• Own and manage the Application Platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Design and implement scaling strategies for application and workloads.
• Build self‑service platform capabilities for engineering and capability teams.
• Operate and evolve cloud‑native platforms on AWS and On‑premise Kubernetes platforms.
• Build observability (monitoring, logging, alerting) into platforms by design.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scaling strategies for applications and workloads.
• Build self-service platform capabilities for engineering teams.
• Operate and evolve cloud-native platforms on AWS and Kubernetes.
• Lead incident response and reliability improvements.

Skills

Python

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

JavaScript

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Terraform

Job description

Job Description 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.

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 in 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 organisation’s 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.

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.

Join us as a Python/AWS developer at Barclays, where you'll take part in the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence.

You’ll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

As a part of the team, you will deliver technology stack, using strong analytical and problem solving skills to understand the business requirements and deliver quality solutions.

You’ll be working on complex technical problems that will involve detailed analytical skills and analysis.

This will be done in conjunction with fellow engineers, business analysts and business stakeholders.

To be successful as a Python/AWS developer you should have experience with:

• Strong Python engineering experience (production‑grade code)
• Good Hands‑on experience with AWS and cloud‑native architectures
• Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms, or shared runtime platforms
• Solid understanding of SRE principles, reliability engineering, and distributed systems
• Own and manage the Application Platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Design and implement scaling strategies for application and workloads
• Build self‑service platform capabilities for engineering and capability teams
• Operate and evolve cloud‑native platforms on AWS and On‑premise Kubernetes platforms
• Build observability (monitoring, logging, alerting) into platforms by design
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements

Some other highly valued skills include:

• Experience with AWS cloud platform.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (JavaScript, Angular, React) is a plus.

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.

This role is based in Pune.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people.

Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.

They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.