Engineer (M/V)

Job DescriptionPurpose of the roleTo develop, implement and maintain solutions that support the safeguarding of the banks systems and sensitive information. AccountabilitiesProvision of subject matter expertise on security systems and engineering patterns.Development and implementation of protocols, algorithms, and software applications to protect sensitive data and systems.Management and protection of secrets, ensuring that they are securely generated, stored, and used.Execution of audits to monitor, identify and assess vulnerabilities in the banks infrastructure/software and support the response to potential security breaches.Identification of advancements in to support the innovation and adoption of new cryptographic technologies and techniques.Collaboration across the bank, including developers and security teams, to ensure that cryptographic solutions align with business objectives, security policies and regulatory requirements.Development/ Implementation and maintenance of Identity and Access Management solutions and systems.Assistant Vice President ExpectationsTo advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesIf 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. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.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. Join us at Barclays as an AI Engineer and help shape the future of financial security by designing and deploying solutions that safeguard our systems and sensitive data. You’ll work with a skilled team of data scientists and engineers, playing a key role in the Chief Information Security Office’s GenAI portfolio and helping secure innovation at scale.To be successful as an AI Engineer you should have:Good understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and modern AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, MCP, with experience developing AI-powered applications.Experience working with vector databases, semantic search, and retrieval optimisation techniques, along with an understanding of context management.Experience supporting the evaluation, testing, and monitoring of AI agents and automated workflows, including benchmarking and observability in production environments.Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure.Strong programming and scripting skills, particularly in Python and Bash together with use of AI assisted coding tools such as claude code.A proactive approach to learning new technologies and adapting to a rapidly evolving AI landscape.Contribute to the design and development of innovative AI-powered cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices within AI/ML.Produce high-quality technical documentation, implementation guides, and user-facing materials.You may be assessed on the 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.Manchester, 4 Piccadilly PlaceType: Full time