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Python Software Engineer – Infrastructure, Deployment, and Automation
Location: Knutsford
Join Hobattack, our bespoke recruitment consultancy partnering with Barclays, to embark on an exciting challenge as a Python Software Engineer at Barclays. You’ll support the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, delivering scalable, robust digital solutions powered by cutting-edge technology.
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About the Role
As a Python Software Engineer, you’ll drive innovation and operational excellence by designing, developing, and improving infrastructure and automation pipelines. Your work will directly empower Barclays to enhance its digital capabilities, delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
This critical role offers impactful work with a progressive financial institution and opportunities to shape technology strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Turn software design into scalable, secure, and performant solutions:
- Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions using peak aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
- Code quality, design principles, and performance optimization at every stage.
- Contribute to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for seamless delivery.
ئت collaborative, solution-focused engineering:
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineering peers to define requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure smooth integration with business goals.
- Act as an ambassador for technical standards, promoting best practices through code reviews and mentorship.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and actively participate in technology communities to foster innovation.
Ensuring security and reliability:
- Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data.
- Implement efficient unit testing and automated validation to ensure robustness.
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Driving value through technical leadership and transformation:
- Champion digital transformation through automation, AI integration, and cloud-enabled solutions.
- Collaborate with teams to improve KPIs and business processes via technical implementation.
- Provide technical expertise where needed, acting as an advisor for colleagues or remote connections.
Must-Have Technical Experience
Core Python and infrastructure development:
- Strong experience in Python-based application development.
- Expertise with Oracle or MS SQL database systems, including query optimization and schema design.
- Familiarity with API-based frameworks (e.g., REST, SOAP).
Automation, reporting, and operations:
- Hands-on experience with KPI generation and business automation.
- Worked with AI/ML tools, including integration or operational workflow automation.
Highly Valued Technical Skills
- Frontend/Cloud Knowledge:
- Experience in Angular for cross-functional frontend integrations.
- Database Add-Ons:
- MongoDB or PostgreSQL for data-driven solutions.
- DevOps & Cloud:
- Familiarity with OpenShift or cloud-native architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Modern Workflows:
- Comfortable with SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and CI/CD practices.
- Understanding of advanced testing frameworks.
Reasoning and Organisational Considerations
Professional excellence requires engagement with more than just technical capabilities:
Analyst/Technical Performance Expectations
Be expected to deliver high-quality technical output while driving continuous improvement in processes and systems.
- Deep, expert-level knowledge in your primary domain (Python, database systems, APIs).
- Maintain obligation to increase standards, guiding teams or sub-teams with expertise.
- Lead process improvements, mentoring others and supervising work contributions where applicable.
- Influencing cross-functional decision-making to align technology with business strategy.
- Scaling knowledge proactively through Barclays Engagement Fund (bef Fund) and educational support.
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People Leadership & Engagement
If a management function is part of the role, commitment to leadership excellence is expected. This includes:
- Aligning expectations, aligning objectives across teams, and involving people.
- Inspiring teams through coaching, accountability, and a focus on professional growth. Implementing LEAD behaviours:
- Listen and be authentic (trust and psychological safety)
- Energise and inspire (team motivation and morale)
- Align across the enterprise (cross-team collaboration planning)
- Develop others (mentoring and knowledge transfer)
- Strategic ownership (ensuring contributions are aligned with business goals)
For individual contributors, consistent development and problem-solving will be valued.
Organisational Responsibilities & Values
- Adhere to Barclays’ Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship) in professional engagement.
- Operate with the Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive), adhering to principles of trust and performance reinforcement.
- Escalate policy breaches, identify risks, and contribute tangible improvements for strong operational controls and security protocol.
- Risk, control, transformation, business acumen, and strategic thinking form the core of behavioural assessments for this role.
- Showcase technical credibility combined with a mindset for transformation.
Why Barclays?
- Work at a global leader in financial services with a commitment to technological innovation.
- Positioned at the centre of innovation and digital transformation within a dynamic industry.
- Growth opportunities in an environment that encourages collaborative thinking and risk-taking.
- Join a community that cultivates integrity, challenges the status quo, and drives lasting impact in client and partner engagement.
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