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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Barclays - **Location:** Hanover, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Networks, Amazon DynamoDB, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Grafana, Cloudformation, Apache Kafka, Cloud Migration, Virtual Agents, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Webhooks, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=624a46316d9003ea ## About the Role Do you have experience in Unit testing?, To be successful as a Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer, you should have experience with: * Software development building enterprise-grade applications * Java & Spring frameworks, with solid experience in micro-services architecture * AWS Cloud Services - MSK, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, Networking concepts, Cloud Formation to design and deploy scalable applications * Messaging platforms and integrations - Kafka, Webhooks & events streaming Some other highly valued skills may include: * Knowledge of observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) using tools/frameworks like CloudWatch, Prometheus/Grafana, Telemetry or equivalent tools * AI enthusiast with an understanding of Agentic-AI fundamentals and frameworks * Exposure to the financial domain, particularly Core Processors such as TSYS, FDR, FIS 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, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. ## Description Embark on a high-impact opportunity as a Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer, where you will help accelerate Barclays' cloud modernization by designing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient AWS solutions that power critical business capabilities. In this role, you will work with cloud technologies, enabling faster delivery, improved reliability, and enhanced customer experiences across the organization. This is a unique opportunity for engineers to deepen their AWS experience while directly influencing large-scale transformations and building next-generation platforms at enterprise scale., To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues., * Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. * Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. * Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. * Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. * Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. * Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations * To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. * Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes * If 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. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. * 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. * Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. * 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. * Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. * Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. * 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).to solve problems creatively and effectively. * Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. * Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 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. 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