[ref. c96791721] PostgreSQL Automation Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

apartmentBarclays Bank PLC placeChester scheduleFull-time calendar_month 
Join us as a Automation Engineer at Barclays where youll support Strategy to
Execution plans, this resource is required to build out our open-source
Postgres offering. Our goal is to build a PostgreSQL relational database

service that can compete with the existing Oracle and MS SQL solutions.

To be successful as a Automation Engineer, you should have experience with
  • The candidate should have a minimum experience of 8 years in Software development and Automation using Python, Ansible & Database technologies preferably on PostgreSQL
  • Designing and building full stack solutions based on microservices architecture specially infrastructuredatabases preferably using Kubernetes (OpenShift) for containerisation
  • Working knowledge of GIT, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools along with integration between multiple tools to facilitate user stories
Some other highly valued skills may include
  • JenkinsChef
  • API development knowledge
  • Experience in operating in a ScrumAgileSDLC environment
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 can be based in any of the following locations Knutsford and Glasgow

**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**
  • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions business divisions.
  • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
  • 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
  • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
  • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policiesprocedures 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.

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