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About The Company
Barclays is a global financial services provider committed to delivering innovative banking and financial solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions worldwide. With a rich history spanning over a century, Barclays prides itself on fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation. The company is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology and industry best practices to enhance customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth. As a leader in digital transformation within the financial sector, Barclays continuously invests in its infrastructure, talent, and technology platforms to remain at the forefront of the industry.
About The Role
Embark on a transformative journey as a Lead Engineer- DevOps at Barclays. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust infrastructure platforms that underpin critical applications and data systems. Your expertise will ensure that our systems are reliable, scalable, and secure, supporting the bank's strategic objectives. You will lead efforts to implement observability frameworks, automation, and security measures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the technological direction of Barclays' infrastructure, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role with a focus on infrastructure and automation
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, and Go
- Experience implementing observability frameworks and tools, including OpenTelemetry at scale
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
- Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with risk management, security best practices, and incident response
- Familiarity with Spec-Driven Development and Total Cost of Ownership analysis
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
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Responsibilities
- Develop, deliver, and maintain high-quality infrastructure solutions aligned with business requirements, ensuring optimal reliability, performance, and availability
- Monitor IT infrastructure and system performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime and impact on operations
- Automate routine tasks and processes through scripting and coding to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Implement and enforce security configurations, measures, and protocols to safeguard infrastructure against cyber threats and vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to define infrastructure needs, design solutions, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, contributing to the organization’s technical community
- Manage risks by assessing vulnerabilities, implementing controls, and ensuring compliance with governance policies
- Lead or support incident response activities, ensuring swift resolution and continuous improvement in incident management processes
- Participate in strategic planning, resource allocation, and policy development to support the organization’s technological growth and stability
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Benefits
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health insurance plans
- Retirement savings schemes and pension plans
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
- Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance initiatives
- Inclusive and diverse work environment fostering innovation and collaboration
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
Equal Opportunity
Barclays is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for growth and development within our organization.
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