AWS Python Developer

AWS Python Developer
Whippany, NJ

As a Barclays AWS Python Developer, you are going to build core parts of the platform including systems for data access, software build and release, monitoring and observability; as well as business-enabling libraries for data-wrangling, UI widgets and any other foundational technologies. We expect you to be “hands on”, coding and solving problems, managing your own tasks and showing initiative and personal leadership.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, established in 1690, with a legacy of success, quality, and innovation. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

What will you be doing?

• Developing important software components of the system
• Micro servicing infrastructure such as authentication, authorization and service discovery
• Accounting for streaming and storage data solutions for large volumes of market and trading data
• Continuing the delivery pipeline to be used by quantitative analysts
• Controlling cloud infrastructure in production and development environments using Infrastructure as Code
• Participating in design and code reviews for other team members
• Helping our dedicated IT Operations team to support the production system when necessary

What we’re looking for:

• Comfortable in developing software projects using a high level language, e.g. Python or Java, a database, and deploying on Linux. Takes pride in building high quality testable
• Communicates professionally and clearly, both verbally and in writing. Capable of working with remote colleagues and establishing good relationships
• Enthusiasm for modern technical practices

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Comfortable with Python, including data science libraries (pandas, numpy etc.)
• Experience/qualifications with relevant technologies, including containers and container orchestration (docker/K8s), a public cloud platform (preferably AWS), schedulers

Where will you be working?

Our next-generation workplace in Whippany allows talented, passionate, down-to-earth colleagues to connect daily. With state-of-the-art work facilities and many added features like pool tables, cafés and a gym – it’s a place you can call home. Our office is minutes away from Morristown, known for its rich history and lively modern spirit. With bustling Manhattan easily accessible and a picturesque landscape here on the doorstep, Whippany really does offer the best of both worlds.

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