Purpose of the role
To build and maintain the systems that collect, store, process, and analyse data, such as data pipelines, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure that all data is accurate, accessible, and secure.
Accountabilities
Assistant Vice President Expectations
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.
We’re seeking an AI Data Engineer to support with building next‑generation analytics and AI‑ready data platforms on KDB+ that directly power trading, research, and risk use cases across Markets.
To be successful in this role you will:
Be a motivated engineer with foundational experience with data pipelines, and emerging AI techniques
Hold previous experience contributing to AI‑related use cases or pilots, and show a clear interest in how technology is evolving across front‑office trading environments
Bring a learning mindset and an understanding of the challenges involved in applying AI responsibly within low‑latency, high‑risk trading systems
Other skills that would be useful in this role include:
Financial Services/Investment banking background
Timeseries, Front office trading tech experience
Experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including business, technology, and senior leaders
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, communication skills and interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role is based out of our London office.

Barclays is a British universal bank. Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.
Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.