Technology Developer Graduate Programme 2027

About the role

Barclays is recruiting for its 2027 Technology Developer Graduate Programme in Prague, Czechia. The programme is a 1-2 year fast-track, expert track with job-based training from the start, leading to specialist technical expertise. Two cohorts start in 2027: the April cohort (this vacancy) and the August cohort (applications open separately in March/April 2027). The role designs, develops and improves software that gives customers and colleagues business, platform and technology capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable and performance-optimised.
• Work cross-functionally with product managers, designers and other engineers to define requirements, devise solutions and align with business objectives.
• Take part in code reviews, promote code quality and share knowledge.
• Follow secure coding practices and implement unit testing.

Required profile

• Able to code in at least one language; a STEM degree is ideal but not essential.
• Genuine interest in technology and ambition to solve financial challenges with innovative solutions.
• Legal right to work in the Czech Republic; applicants holding a Barclays-sponsored visa or needing sponsorship must declare it.

Required skills

• Ability to code 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.

What we offer

• Entry and upper salary of CZK 960,000 (annual full-time equivalent base salary).
• Competitive country-specific benefits, including paid holiday, private medical care, disability and life assurance, flexible working, voluntary benefits and retirement planning.