Part-Time Developer Programme 2027 - Prague

About the role

Barclays is recruiting for its 2027 Technology Part-Time Developer Programme in Prague, a 20-hour-per-week position alongside university studies. Participants take on meaningful responsibilities from the start, supported by their line manager and colleagues, and work on real projects that help design, build, test and maintain systems used across Barclays. The programme runs in two cohorts in 2027, starting in April and August; this advert is for the April 2027 cohort.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable and performance-optimized
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and other engineers on requirements, solution strategies and integration
• Take part in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing
• Follow secure coding practices and implement unit testing
• Work with colleagues across the business to understand their needs and build technology solutions

Required profile

• Must be able to code in at least one language
• In the 3rd or 4th year of a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics); not essential
• Genuine interest in technology and ambition to solve financial challenges with innovative solutions

Required skills

• Programming in at least one language
• Possible technologies: Java, C++, C#, Python, SQL, NoSQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, containers and Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps, AWS, Docker, machine learning and AI, scripting languages, grid computing and real-time systems

Applications close on 15 January 2027, and the vacancy may close earlier due to demand. The advertised salary range is CZK 960,000 (entry and upper), representing the annual full-time equivalent base salary.