Data Platform developer

As a Data Platform developer at Barclays, you will play a crucial role in shaping the digital landscape and enhancing customer experiences. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, you will work alongside a team of engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements. Your responsibilities will include tackling complex technical challenges, building efficient data pipelines, and staying updated on the latest technologies to continuously enhance your skills. To excel in this role, you should have hands-on coding experience in Python, along with a strong understanding and practical experience in AWS development. Experience with tools such as Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, IAM roles, and various AWS services will be essential. Additionally, your expertise in building data pipelines using Apache Spark and AWS services will be highly valued. Strong analytical skills, troubleshooting abilities, and a proactive approach to learning new technologies are key attributes for success in this role. Furthermore, experience in designing and developing enterprise-level software solutions, knowledge of different file formats like JSON, Iceberg, Avro, and familiarity with streaming services such as Kafka, MSK, Kinesis, and Glue Streaming will be advantageous. Effective communication and collaboration skills are essential to interact with cross-functional teams and document best practices. Your role will involve developing and delivering high-quality software solutions, collaborating with various stakeholders to define requirements, promoting a culture of code quality, and staying updated on industry trends. Adherence to secure coding practices, implementation of effective unit testing, and continuous improvement are integral parts of your responsibilities. As a Data Platform developer, you will be expected to lead and supervise a team, guide professional development, and ensure the delivery of work to a consistently high standard. Your impact will extend to related teams within the organization, and you will be responsible for managing risks, strengthening controls, and contributing to the achievement of organizational objectives. Ultimately, you will be part of a team that upholds Barclays" values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, while embodying the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive in your daily interactions and work ethic.,