2027 Technology Developer Summer Internship Program Wilmington

Barclays; Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays Summer Intern program invites penultimate-year students to spend 10 weeks working on real projects at our Wilmington campus. You’ll receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections while experiencing our culture.

As part of the Technology Developer Internship, you’ll contribute to software design, development, and testing, collaborating with engineers and product teams to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a penultimate year BS in CS or related field.
• Strong foundation in CS concepts and programming languages.
• Able to work full-time for 10 weeks during summer.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software components.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers.
• Participate in code reviews and testing.
• Adhere to secure coding practices.
• Contribute to architectural discussions.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Java

Python

Git

Education

Pursuing BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Python

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.

Why the Technology Developer Internship program?

Banking is technology. So, as part of one of our Technology teams, you’ll be right at the heart of what we do – because every part of our business relies on tech. It helps us keep transactions moving. It manages critical data. It supports and protects 48 million customers and clients worldwide. All of which takes a lot of forward thinking. By constantly developing and maintaining our digital infrastructure worldwide, we harness the power of technology to support the economy and make a difference to people’s lives.

As part of Technology, you’ll join a world where your work delivers tangible outcomes for all kinds of people and organisations every day. At our purpose‑built tech campuses across the world, we’re shaping the future of financial technology by creating a culture where tech people can make their voices heard and do their best work. You’ll build your career in an environment where we’re advancing machine learning, leveraging Gen AI, and harnessing FinTech. All while working alongside, and learning from, industry experts.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 and have a GPA of 3.2 or above.

You’ll also bring a strong foundation in computer science (or a related field), with a passion for programming languages, development tools, and systems architecture. You’re someone who thrives on solving complex problems and designing smart, scalable solutions. With a natural ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technology, you’re excited to turn ideas into impactful innovations — and help shape the future of how we work.

Barclays will not offer or consider offering sponsorship for work visas or offer any employment‑based immigration sponsorship for individuals, now or in the future, unless such individuals are enrolled in or graduate with a degree in a field of study that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Education consider to be a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field of study for purposes of the 24‑month STEM OPT extension. This includes for any internship, post‑graduation program, or permanent employment, now or in the future.

Working in Wilmington

Step into our newly revitalized Wilmington campus — a dynamic workspace designed to inspire. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find a welcoming café and coffee bar perfect for casual catch‑ups or focused solo time. Need a breather? Our wellness breakout areas offer a calming retreat to recharge during your day.

Perched along the historic Wilmington Riverfront, the campus offers stunning views of the Christina River and a front‑row seat to a thriving community of upscale apartments, boutique shops, and vibrant restaurants. And with the Wilmington train station just a short stroll away, seamless travel to and from New York or Washington, DC is always within easy reach.

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.

The closing date for applications is September 28. 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.

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, 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 workand 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.

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.