Senior Software Engineer

Join Barclays as a Senior Software Engineer in our Customer Care Technology team, where you'll drive the development of high-quality, scalable software solutions that enhance the customer experience and power our business forward.

We’re not just a bank — we’re a technology-driven organisation investing heavily in cloud computing (AWS, Azure), AI/ML, GenAI use cases, and DevOps automation to transform our future. The software and systems you build here make a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a global tech community that shares knowledge and fosters innovation, with structured career development, internal mobility, and strong investment in learning & development. You’ll collaborate on cutting-edge technologies like React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS, and build solutions that accelerate developer workflows with AI.

We welcome candidates from all industries who are passionate about technology and want to apply their skills at scale. If you’re excited about tech, innovation, and building systems that matter — we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Lead the development of reliable, scalable applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure high code quality through best practices and code reviews.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to drive innovation.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following:

• Excelling in at least one core language: TypeScript/React/Angular, Golang, or Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Ownership mindset and commitment to engineering excellence.
• Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams.
• Clear communication across technical and business audiences.
• Ability to shape solutions that align with strategic goals.
• Confidence navigating and integrating multiple systems.

Other highly valued skills include:

• Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding best practises.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases and version control systems like Git.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide projects and teams.
• Adaptability to new technologies and evolving project needs.
• Ability to optimise performance and design user-friendly, intuitive applications.

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 can either be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) or Glasgow Campus.