R&D Software and Data Engineer (Apply in minutes)
Join Barclays as an R&D Software and Data Engineer where youll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. In this role, you will be an integral part of our Cyber Fraud Fusion Centre, delivering scalable CFFC services to disrupt and prevent upstream economic crime.
To be successful as an R&D Software and Data Engineer, you will need the following:
- Experience working within Financial Service teams responsible for cyber fraud, financial crime, or security (webapp).
- Experience with industry fraud and security signals, including any such as digital identity, device, voice, biometrics, and behavioural profiling technologies.
- Knowledge of malicious attack vectors used by cyber fraud adversaries to target the financial sector including but not limited to Device Spoofing, Location Manipulation, Identity Fraud, Account Takeover and False documentation.
- Development experience andor experience using analytical tools: Python, PHP, JavaScript, Java, Relational databases (Postgres, MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL, etc.), SAS PROC SQL, Hue Database Assistant, Teradata, and non-rational Hadoop.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
- Knowledge of Enterprise security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Cyber-attack phases (e.g. Cyber Kill Chain andor Mitre Att&ck Framework).
- Previous advanced experience using analytical tools and platforms such as SQLSASHueHive Basic, Quantexa, Elastic Search, SAS and MI tools like Tableau and Power BI.
- Advanced knowledge of malicious attack vectors used by cyber fraud adversaries.
- Knowledge of security network architectures (e.g. Proxies, VPN, DNS, web, and mail servers) and the principles of network security.
- ICA CertificateDiploma in Financial Crime Prevention, CAMS Certification, CFE Certification, or equivalent.
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.
The successful candidate can either be based in Knutsford or Northampton.
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.
- 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.
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.