Date live:08/08/2025
Business Area:Corporate Digital Banking
Area of Expertise:Technology
Contract:Permanent
Reference Code:JR-0000065361
Join Barclays as a Senior DevOps Engineer and play a key role in driving critical infrastructure and application transformation initiatives. You will support data platform migration and transitioning pipelines to the latest technologies. This position is instrumental in delivering stack modernisation, contributing to the performance & resilience of Barclays’ technology landscape.

SOME OTHER HIGHLY VALUED SKILLS MAY INCLUDE:

• Python and/or Bash scripting proficiency.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies, particularly Kubernetes.
  You may be assessed on the 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 successful candidate will be based in Glasgow.

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.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

• Strong experience with Unix configuration and Shell scripting.
• Expertise in Secure Configuration Management and Version Control systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of DevOps pipelines, particularly with Jenkins and/or GitLab.

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.