Sr. DevOps Engineer

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.

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.

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.

Join us as a Sr. DevOps Engineer at Barclays, where you'll take part in the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. As a part of the team, you will deliver technology stack, using strong analytical and problem solving skills to understand the business requirements and deliver quality solutions. You'll be working on complex technical problems that will involve detailed analytical skills and analysis. This will be done in conjunction with fellow engineers, business analysts and business stakeholders.

To be successful as a Sr. DevOps Engineer, you should have experience with:

• DevOps & CI/CD Expertise: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment tools like Gradle, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Strong proficiency in building, deploying, and managing automated pipelines.
• Container Orchestration & Cloud Platforms: Deep knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift for container management and orchestration. Experience deploying and managing containerized applications at scale.
• Messaging & Streaming Technologies: Expertise in Kafka (including Kraft model) and MQ for building robust, scalable messaging and event-driven architectures. Understanding of payments flow processing and integration.
• Infrastructure as Code & Cloud: Proficiency in Terraform, MS Azure, and AWS for infrastructure automation and cloud resource management. Experience with Helm and Chef for configuration management.
• Scripting & Automation: Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and shell scripting (Bash) for automation, tooling, and process optimization. Experience with Cron Jobs and task scheduling.
• Platform Management: Solid understanding of ServiceFirst, release management, patching, and vulnerability management. Proficiency in monitoring tools such as GitLab, AppDynamics, ESaaS, and aPaaS.
• Linux Systems Administration: Experience with Linux-based systems, system performance monitoring, scalability optimization, and ensuring high availability.
• Process Improvement: Proven track record of improving incident, problem, change, capacity, resilience, monitoring, and automation processes.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Knowledge of distributed infrastructure and Unix/Windows expertise.
• SQL skills and familiarity with databases like Oracle and SQL.
• Experience with integrating multiple toolsets across the DevOps ecosystem.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and multitasking abilities.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability mitigation.

You may be assessed on 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 is based in Pune.

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