2027 Technology Developer Graduate Program Whippany

Barclays • Hanover Township, NJ

3d • $105,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Developer Graduate Program is a 1-2 year targeted, fast-track program designed to provide graduates with depth and breadth of experience in designing, developing, and improving software. Participants will engage in job-based, bespoke training from the start, enabling them to enter their roles fully equipped and develop specialist technical expertise. This program is ideal for recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates seeking curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape their careers. The program emphasizes empowering graduates to influence how things are done and where the company goes next, recognizing them as a vital part of the company's success. Applications are welcomed from people from all walks of life, and the program is designed for those who are curious, creative, and ambitious.

Requirements

• Strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027.
• GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Ability to code in at least one language.
• Genuine interest in technology.
• Talent for connecting the dots between business needs and tech solutions.
• Ability to thrive at the intersection of strategy and innovation.
• Ability to speak both business and tech languages.
• Ability to help teams translate ideas into impact.
• Passion for driving the next big breakthrough.
• Excited by the chance to shape how technology transforms the way we work.
• Demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
• Demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Leadership responsibilities (if applicable): 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software utilizing various engineering methodologies to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities.
• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Develop technical expertise in the work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies/procedures 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 work owned or contributed to.
• Deliver work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with the function, alongside knowledge of the organization's products, services, and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization's sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgments 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, guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization.

Benefits

• Training and support to make your mark on the world.
• Modern workspaces, cafés, pool tables, and a gym.
• Opportunities to advance machine learning, leverage Gen AI, and harness FinTech.
• Learning from industry experts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level