2027 Technology Developer Expert Graduate Programme

For jobs based in the United States, Barclays will offer or consider offering work visa sponsorship or other employment-based immigration sponsorship to graduates who are enrolled in a degree programme in a field of study that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Education recognise as a STEM field for the purposes of the 24-month STEM OPT extension.

Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. 

Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative, and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Our Expert Programme

You'll join our expert programme, a 1-2-year targeted, fast-track programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participating in job-based bespoke training from the start enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you develop specialist technical expertise.

Why the Technology Developer Graduate programme?

Banking is technology. So, as part of one of our Technology teams, you’ll be right at the heart of what we do – because every part of our business relies on tech. It helps us keep transactions moving. It manages critical data. It supports and protects 48 million customers and clients worldwide. All of which takes a lot of forward thinking. By constantly developing and maintaining our digital infrastructure worldwide, we harness the power of technology to support the economy and make a difference to people’s lives.​

As part of Technology, you’ll join a world where your work delivers tangible outcomes for all kinds of people and organisations every day. At our purpose-built tech campuses across the world, we’re shaping the future of financial technology by creating a culture where tech people can make their voices heard and do their best work. You’ll build your career in an environment where we’re advancing machine learning, leveraging Gen AI, and harnessing FinTech. All while working alongside, and learning from, industry experts.

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027, and a GPA of 3.2 or above (equivalent to a UK 2:2 or above).

Ideally, you’ll also bring a genuine interest in technology and a talent for connecting the dots between business needs and tech solutions. You’re someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and innovation — able to speak both languages and help teams translate ideas into impact. With a passion for driving the next big breakthrough, you’re excited by the chance to shape how technology transforms the way we work.

Barclays will not offer or consider offering sponsorship for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for individuals, now or in the future, unless such individuals are enrolled in or graduate with a degree in a field of study that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Education consider to be a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field of study for purposes of the 24-month STEM OPT extension. This includes for any internship, post-graduation programme, or permanent employment, now or in the future.

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 optimised 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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• 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.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise
• and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies/procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

Working in Wilmington

Step into our newly revitalised Wilmington campus — a dynamic workspace designed to inspire. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find a welcoming café and coffee bar perfect for casual catch-ups or focused solo time. Need a breather? Our wellness breakout areas offer a calming retreat to recharge during your day.

Perched along the historic Wilmington Riverfront, the campus offers stunning views of the Christina River and a front-row seat to a thriving community of upscale apartments, boutique shops, and vibrant restaurants. And with the Wilmington train station just a short stroll away, seamless travel to and from New York or Washington, DC is always within easy reach.

What You Get in Return

However high you rise at Barclays, we believe all our employees should receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family’s needs. At Barclays, you’ll support our customers and clients, and we’ll support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference.

• Paid holiday and vacation
• Competitive pay
• Private medical care
• Disability assurance
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Retirement planning

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

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.

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