Barclays
Senior Engineer VPN
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Senior Engineer VPN
Senior Engineer – VPN at Barclays
Join Barclays as a Senior Engineer – VPN, playing a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering innovative technology solutions that support our business-critical platforms. Working within a collaborative Agile environment, you will leverage modern engineering practices to build scalable applications, drive technical excellence, and contribute to the success of a high-performing team.
About the Role
Based in Edinburgh
#TescoBankTech
Key Responsibilities
Purpose of the Role
Design, develop, and improve software solutions for customers and colleagues from a technology perspective, utilising various engineering methodologies.
Accountabilities
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Development & Delivery
- Create and deliver high-quality software solutions using modern programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
- Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and optimised for performance.
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Collaboration & Cross-Functionality
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and technical teams to define requirements, develop solutions, and alignment with business objectives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless integration and resolving challenges.
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Technical Leadership & Culture
- Engage in peer collaboration, including code reviews, to promote a culture of code quality and knowledge-sharing.
- Stay updated with industry trends and contribute to fostering technical growth.
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Security & Testing
- Follow secure coding practices to safeguard sensitive data and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Drive unit testing to ensure code integrity, readability, and reliability.
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Role-Specific Influence
- Contribute to policy and operational decisions beyond direct technical tasks.
- Guide and coach colleagues towards achieving business objectives while demonstrating the **LEAD mindset:
- Listen and be authentic
- Energise and inspire
- Align across functions
- Develop others**
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Risk & Compliance
- Identify risks and develop governance policies & procedures.
- Assess operational risks, adopting controls to enhance compliance.
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Analysis & Decision-Making
- Bring data-driven insights from multiple sources (internal/external) to solve complex challenges.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including sensitive or strategic information.
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Experience & Technical Requirements
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Core Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, React, and JavaScript ecosystems.
- Experience with Agile practices and cooperation in Dev/Sec/Ops environments, including exposure to CI/CD tools.
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Highly Valued Skills (Not Mandatory)
- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g. OracleDB).
- Experience as a technical lead for application stacks in multi-layered environments.
- Ability to mentor junior developers and manage senior/high-level performers.
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Assessment Focus Areas
- Organisational skills (risk & controls, change management, digital acumen).
- Strategic thinking and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Compliance & Behavioural Expectations
All colleagues are expected to:
✔ Exhibit the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.
✔ Demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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