Unlock Your Potential as a DevOps Engineer at Barclays

Barclays is seeking a talented and driven DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic Multi-Channel Applications (MCA) platform team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about shaping the future of customer and colleague experiences through robust and innovative CI/CD strategies. If you thrive in a challenging environment where your contributions directly impact millions, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why This Role is a Great Career Move:

• Impactful Work: You will be instrumental in developing and implementing CI/CD strategies for applications that touch the lives of millions of customers and colleagues daily. This offers a significant sense of purpose and tangible contribution.
• Ownership and Strategy: This role offers genuine end-to-end ownership of the CI/CD roadmap on Kubernetes/OpenShift. You’ll have the autonomy to design, implement, govern, and continuously optimize pipelines, driving excellence in release quality.
• Technical Growth: The position provides ample opportunity to deepen your expertise in cutting-edge technologies. You'll be working extensively with Kubernetes/OpenShift, automating workflows with Python and Shell scripting, and potentially expanding your knowledge in areas like observability tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) and progressive delivery techniques.
• Career Advancement: Barclays is invested in the development of its employees. The role offers pathways for both individual contributors to lead collaborative assignments and influence strategic decisions, and for potential leadership roles. The emphasis on continuous learning and adherence to industry best practices ensures your skills remain relevant and valuable.
• Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a cross-functional team, collaborating with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers. This fosters a culture of knowledge sharing and encourages participation in code reviews, promoting a high standard of code quality.
• Secure and Respected Organization: Joining Barclays means becoming part of a globally recognized financial institution with a strong commitment to its values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

To excel in this role and make the most of this opportunity, consider the following:

• Technical Foundation: A strong understanding and practical experience with full end-to-end CI/CD roadmap ownership are paramount. This includes designing, implementing, governing, and continuously optimizing pipelines and automation.
• Containerization Expertise: Proficiency in building, deploying, and operating applications on container orchestration platforms like OpenShift/Kubernetes is essential.
• Scripting Prowess: Demonstrating strong scripting skills in Python and Shell is key for automating workflows and integrating complex pipelines.
• Broader Technical Acumen: While not strictly mandatory, familiarity with observability tools (e.g., ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) and progressive delivery techniques (e.g., blue-green deployments, canary releases) will significantly enhance your candidacy and your ability to contribute effectively. Cloud proficiency, particularly with OpenShift and EKS, is also highly valued.
• Soft Skills and Strategic Thinking: Beyond technical skills, Barclays emphasizes critical thinking, risk and controls awareness, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology understanding. Being able to communicate complex information, influence stakeholders, and contribute to policy development will be key to your success.
• Commitment to Quality and Security: A dedication to developing high-quality, scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions, coupled with effective unit testing practices, is expected.

This role, based in Knutsford, offers a compelling blend of technical challenge, strategic impact, and career growth within a reputable organization. If you are a proactive and skilled DevOps Engineer eager to make a difference, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity further.