Python Software Engineer, AVP

Job description

Python Software Engineer, AVP
400 Jefferson Park, Whippany, NJ 07981

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced software engineer to develop compliant cloud solutions that can be consumed by Barclays application teams to host services on public cloud infrastructure. Deliverables include the development of integration code to integrate internal developed and vendor products and services, including automated testing and delivery of these components. Initially the role will be focused on the development and engineering of Amazon AWS products.

What will you be doing?

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Provide daily subject matter expertise while driving deliveries assigned within through an agile project methodology

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Manage all software engineering quality standards and benchmarks

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Reading and writing documentation and specifications

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Improving software delivery mechanisms for restricted environments

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Input into product configurations, software choices, interoperability, CI/CD framework implementation

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Provide daily subject matter expertise while driving deliveries assigned within through an agile project methodology

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Build development CI/CD pipelines for zero-touch deployments

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Development & consumption of HTTP APIs

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Designing scalable distributed applications.

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Configure open-source and vendor supplied platforms and products to integrate into the bank's systems

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Implement Chef recipes to deploy and manage platforms

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Deliver presentations and technical demonstrations to educate stakeholders.

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To maintain an interest and knowledge of new innovations in Cloud technologies.

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Suggesting new ways forward and coming up with new feature ideas.

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Evaluate new technologies and identify if there is a potential benefit to Barclays. Analyse potential use against existing solutions within Barclays and alternative solutions within the marketplace. Recommend use of a particular component/toolset by assessing technical robustness, comparing with other options and ensuring there is a business benefit in implementing.

What we're looking for:

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Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or mathematics and/or relevant years of work experience.

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5+ years of Python programming experience

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5+ Years of experience with Agile methodologies

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5+ years of experience using version control with GIT and developing as part of a team utilizing pull request methodology

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5+ years of Restful API experience – consuming/writing

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5+ years of RDBMS expertise

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1+ years of Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience

Skills that will help you in the role:

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Experience with Infrastructure as code

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Familiarity with Linux

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Experience with automated testing approaches e.g. BDD, Unit, TDD

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Experience of working in a regulated industry

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Experience with Jenkins

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Kubernetes

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Docker

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Javascript

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Flask or Django

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Angular, React or Vue

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IntelliJ

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Knowledge and understanding of CI/CD processes, concepts and benefits. Understand benefit of fully-automated deployments

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Understanding of long term benefits coming from fully automated development and release workflows

Where will you be working?
At Barclays, we are proud to be redefining the future of finance and here at Whippany we are defining the future of the workplace and the future of the way we work and live. We are creating a unique community, one of four strategic tech-enabled hubs that will redefine opportunity for everyone who works here. Whatever you do at Whippany, you'll have every chance to build a world-class career in this world-class environment.

About Barclays in the US
Barclays offers corporate and investment banking and credit card services in the US. Our 10,000 US colleagues are located in offices across the country, with headquarters in New York City. In 2017, Barclays announced plans to create a world-class campus in Whippany, New Jersey, for our Technology, Operations and Functional teams in the US. Other principal locations include Delaware, Nevada, Ohio and Maine.

Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.

Our Values
Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Our Diversity
We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Dynamic working gives everyone at Barclays the opportunity to integrate professional and personal lives, if you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.

Our Benefits
Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.