Key Takeaways
- Earn £25,200 per year while working towards a Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship.
- Develop and improve software solutions for Barclays, collaborating with experienced teams.
- Requires A2 grades BCC or equivalent, GCSE Maths and English, and meeting Government funding requirements.
- Applications close on 31 October 2026.
About the Role
Technology Developers build and improve the systems that support Barclays. You’ll learn software engineering practices, collaborate with experienced teams and help create reliable, secure digital services.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop and improve software using various engineering methodologies to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities.
- Develop and deliver high-quality, scalable, maintainable, and optimized software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure 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 and protect sensitive data.
- Implement effective unit testing practices for code design, readability, and reliability.
Analyst Expectations
- Meet stakeholder/customer needs through operational excellence and customer service.
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner.
- Execute work requirements within defined processes and procedures, collaborating with team members.
- Identify and escalate policy breaches as required.
- Take ownership of customer service and operational execution tasks.
- Manage risk and strengthen controls in line with your responsibilities.
- Understand your role, team integration, and the work of other teams within the function.
- Work within well-defined procedures and evaluate/select appropriate alternatives.
- Make judgments based on factual information analysis.
- Build stakeholder and customer relationships to identify and address needs.
Getting Qualified
This programme offers a permanent, full-time job with a competitive salary from day one, whilst gaining a professional qualification. It's designed for school leavers and career changers but is open to anyone. You will work towards a Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship, blending theoretical learning with practical work experience. This is a chance to gain a professional qualification without student loans and accumulate years of work experience.
Support
Barclays offers comprehensive support, including a dedicated Programme Support Manager and a People Leader. You will also be matched with an expert in your specialist subject.
Eligibility
- Qualifications: A minimum of 104 points at A2 (grades BCC) or equivalent (e.g., BTEC DMM), plus GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
- Commitment: Enthusiasm and a readiness to work hard, push yourself, and think differently.
- Government Funding Requirements: You must meet the Government's apprentice funding requirements for England, including a 3-year residence requirement (with exceptions) and the legal right to work for the full duration of the programme (August 2027 to August 2031) with no gaps or dependency on future visa applications.
- Prior Learning: You must not have undertaken previous study, education, training, qualifications, or apprenticeship that renders you ineligible for Government funding.
Working in Knutsford
Our Knutsford campus, set in 64 acres with historic Radbroke Hall, offers a vibrant community with clubs, activities, shuttle buses, and onsite parking.
Application Process
- Application Review
- Online Assessments
- Eligibility Survey
- In-person Assessment Day (October 2026)
- Outcome Notification