Technology Developer Discovery Programme

Technology Developer Discovery Programme 2026 Glasgow

Location:

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date:
April 15th & 16th 2026

Open to all students, the Discovery Programme is a virtual opportunity to learn about the career paths at Barclays, and be considered for our 2027 internship. We want to help you learn about the opportunities we offer and encourage you to picture yourself in the world of financial services.

• Join seminars and workshops where you’ll learn about financial services, Technology as a business area, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer.
• Participate in specific breakout sessions within Technology, where you'll gain insights of what you can expect from the Summer Internship in 2027.
• Build your understanding of the assessment process and next steps.
• Connect with people from across our business, including current graduates who have already made the journey that you are starting out on.
• Attend dedicated networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to your chosen business area.

At Barclays, every aspect of our business relies on technology. It helps us keep transactions moving. It manages critical data. It supports and protects 48 million customers and clients worldwide. By constantly developing and maintaining our digital infrastructure worldwide, we harness the power of technology to support the economy and make a difference to people’s lives.

As part of Technology, you’ll join a world where your work delivers tangible outcomes for all kinds of people and organisations every day. We’re shaping the future of financial technology by creating a culture where tech people can make their voices heard and do their best work. You’ll build your career in an environment where we’re advancing machine learning, leveraging blockchains, and harnessing Fin Tech.

You’ll work alongside, and learn from, industry experts.

You’ll need to be 2 years out from graduation and can be studying any degree discipline. Beyond that, you need to be curious to understand how a global bank adapts in a constantly evolving environment. We are recruiting on a rolling basis, so we recommend that students apply early.

Barclays does not provide sponsorship to attend the 2‑day insight programme. If you are successful in securing a 2027 Summer Internship, Barclays will apply for a skilled worker visa to provide you with the legal right to work for the duration of the internship. Any offer for the Summer Internship will be conditional upon meeting the Home Office eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

While the Discovery Programme is virtual, if you secure a place on the 2027 internship programme, you’ll be based in Glasgow. Our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art campus is inclusive to all, with a focus on neurodiversity through our partnership with Scottish Autism.

Barclays ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

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 using industry‑aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimised 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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure…