Join us as a Software Engineer – ETL at Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of location strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Software Engineer – ETL  you should have experience with:  

• Understanding of ETL deliverables and should be able to test / validate AI/ PySpark graphs wherever required to minimize manual efforts.

• Involved in requirement understanding and interact with dev team/BA on various aspects.

• Actively involved in test preparation activity such as test cases, test data setup, test execution and ensure test coverage is 100% against requirement

• Highlight the risks, Report/Escalate issues to test manager/program manager as appropriate.

• Provide guidance to other team members on technology/domain/application queries.

• Explore automation area using Unix/python scripting wherever possible and should be comfortable in writing scripts in Unix/python

• Resource is expected to document all testing details in a Jira and Follow agreed guidelines.

• New functionality is to be documented and shared with the larger testing team so that all are aware of any new changes to system behaviour and functionality

• Publish daily/weekly test execution progress reports.

• Ensure that test case execution and defect status are reported in concise form in progress reports.

• Provide guidance to other team members on technology/domain/application queries.

• Demonstrate implementation of process, strategy and/or testing improvement/efficiencies.

• Demonstrate an improvement in business and/or system knowledge in your relevant program line.

• S/w engineer with strong technical background having problem solving and analytical abilities.

• Must have Strong knowledge and hands on experience in Data concepts, ETL tool (Ab-Initio, Informatica), Data Warehousing, SQL scripting with exposure to Unix, Mainframes.

• Must have ability to work under tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality alongside driving test execution independently along with exposure on automating ETL area.

• Should be open to perform both manual as well as automation testing on ETL DWH environment.

Some other skills may include:

• Knowledge on Ab-initio, Unix, Oracle, Teradata, Mainframe Basics.

• Awareness of modern programming languages like Python.

• Exposure to Automation framework, scripting skills.

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 out of Pune.

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.