Software Engineer

About this job

• Date live: 11/04/2026
• Business Area: Customer Digital and Data
• Area of Expertise: Technology
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference Code: JR-0000060342

Join us as a Java/Python AWS Engineer 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 revolutionize 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 Java/Python AWS Engineer, you should have experience with:

• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale applications using Java, Spring boot, React.js, microservices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop unit tests to ensure high code quality and maturity metrics.
• Implement scalable solutions using scaled agile methodologies.
• Ensure seamless integration with various stakeholders' systems (business, tech, and product).
• AWS and experience in solving complex business issues.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (e.g CloudFormation or Terraform).
• Cloud Architecture and Design.
• Security Compliance.
• Demonstrable expertise designing and building with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, IAM.
• Utilising CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, Bitbucket or GitLab in order to streamline delivery of new features and fixes.
• Knowledge of programming / scripting languages such as Bash, Powershell, Python or Java.
• A working knowledge of Linux, networking, routing & firewalls etc.

Some other highly valued skills include

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success.

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 Bengaluru

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.

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…