Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in software development over a 10-week internship at Barclays in Glasgow.
- Opportunity for penultimate-year university students graduating in 2028.
- Work with technologies such as Java, Python, C++, and cloud platforms.
- Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
- Applications close on 31 October 2026.
About the Role
Spend 10 weeks diving into real projects, gaining hands-on experience, and shaping your future. You’ll receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections—all while discovering what makes our culture unique.
This is an opportunity for individuals in their penultimate year of university, who are ready to grow, learn, and make an impact.
The Programme
You'll join our expert programme, a 10-week internship designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. You will participate in job-based bespoke training from the start, enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you develop specialist technical expertise.
Why the Technology Developer Programme?
As a Developer, you’ll help design, build, test and maintain systems used across Barclays. This is more than writing code; you’ll play a role in solving complex problems for clients and customers. You may work with technologies including Java, C++, C#, Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, containers, DevOps, cloud, machine learning, scripting and real-time systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and improve software using 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 and protect sensitive data.
- Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
Entry Requirements
- You must be in your penultimate year of university.
- You must be graduating in 2028.
- A genuine interest in technology.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- The drive to deliver innovative solutions.
Visa Sponsorship
Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria. Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK.
Location
Glasgow
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.