Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. 

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a DevOps Engineer at Barclays, where you will focus to bridge the gap between development and operations for various business areas like Post Trade Technology, Wholesale Lending, CRM, and Sales.

You will streamline software delivery and maintenance across these departments by implementing automation, collaboration tools, and a culture of shared responsibility. This fosters faster deployment cycles, improved software quality, and a more efficient workflow for all involved.

To be successful as a DevOps Engineer, you should have experience with:

• Linux fundamentals

• Scripting/programming in languages like Java, Groovy, Python, Bash, or similar for automation tasks

• CI/CD tools with expert knowledge of tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI/CD, etc.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Previous exposure to DevSecOps principles (code analysis, vulnerability assessment), and monitoring tools (Splunk, ELK, Nagios, etc.)

• Experience with version management tools (Git, Github, GitLab, Policy as code)

• Solid grasp of Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud platform (AWS, Azure, etc.)

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.

This role will be based in our Prague office.