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Senior Python Developer (AIFocused) – AVP

Noida, India

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Date live: 03/18/2026

Business Area: Wholesale Shared Services

Area of Expertise: Risk and Quantitative Analytics

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000095348

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In Risk Barclays develops, recommends, and implements controls and cost-effective approaches to minimise Barclay's risks, identifies and analyses potential sources of loss to minimise risk and estimate the potential financial consequences of an occurring loss.

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Join us as an "Senior Python Developer (AIFocused) – AVP” at Barclays. within the IB Analytics team in Barclays. The role owner will be responsible for the handson development, enhancement, debugging, and testing of Generative AI and Machine Learning models, and for packaging these models into lightweight, cloudnative platforms where required.

To be a successful “Senior Python Developer (AIFocused) – AVP" will have experience building Pythonbased AI solutions that can be executed via services such as Azure Functions or similar serverless components, enabling scalable and controlled model consumption for multiple Investment Banking use cases.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as you will work closely with data scientists, quants, ML engineers, and business stakeholders to operationalize AI models into robust, secure, and userfriendly applications. You will be part of an agile, global team driving AI adoption across multiple Investment Banking use cases. 

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Generative AI and ML models using Python. 
  • Independently debug, optimize, and test GenAI pipelines and model components with minimal supervision. 
  • Develop Pythonbased model execution layers, including:  
  • Azure Functions or similar serverless components 
  • Lightweight APIs or callable services for model inference 
  • Work closely with bankers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into:  
  • Model logic 
  • Prompt structures 
  • Evaluation and validation frameworks 
  • Implement and refine LLMbased workflows, including prompt engineering, orchestration logic, and retrievalbased approaches. 
  • Strong working knowledge of Git and modern versioncontrol practices. 
  • Experience with cloud platforms, with a strong preference for Microsoft Azure. 
  • Support integration of models into Azurebased environments, collaborating with platform or enablement teams where required. 
  • Perform model validation, performance analysis, and error analysis, ensuring outputs are reliable, explainable, and fit for business use. 
  • Maintain clear documentation of model behavior, assumptions, limitations, and interfaces. 
  • Contribute to best practices for GenAI development, testing, and governance in a regulated environment. 

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

  • Strong, handson experience in Python for ML / GenAI model development. 
  • Proven experience developing, debugging, and enhancing Generative AI or advanced ML models in production or nearproduction environments. 
  • Solid understanding of LLMs, transformerbased architectures, and GenAI workflows. 
  • Experience packaging models into callable services (Azure Functions). 
  • Prior experience in banking, financial services, or capital markets. 
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, owning model delivery endtoend. 
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage directly with bankers, clarify problem statements, and incorporate feedback into model design. 
  • Experience working in global, crossfunctional teams. 
  • Bachelor degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics). 
  • Handson experience with Azure cloud services, including:  
  • Azure Functions 
  • Azure storage or messaging components (Blob, Queue, Service Bus, etc.) 
  • Exposure to LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex). 
  • Experience with prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, or agentbased workflows. 
  • Familiarity with model serving, inference optimization, and monitoring in cloud environments. 
  • Understanding of model risk management, explainability, and governance in regulated firms. 
  • Experience working alongside AI enablement or platform teams for deployment and scaling.

This role will be based out of Gurugram.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, implement, and support mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models and analytics used in business decision-making

Accountabilities

  • Design analytics and modelling solutions to complex business problems using domain expertise.
  • Collaboration with technology to specify any dependencies required for analytical solutions, such as data, development environments and tools.
  • Development of high performing, comprehensively documented analytics and modelling solutions, demonstrating their efficacy to business users and independent validation teams.
  • Implementation of analytics and models in accurate, stable, well-tested software and work with technology to operationalise them.
  • Provision of ongoing support for the continued effectiveness of analytics and modelling solutions to users.
  • Demonstrate conformance to all Barclays Enterprise Risk Management Policies, particularly Model Risk Policy.
  • Ensure all development activities are undertaken within the defined control environment.

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. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure 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, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

Learn more about Barclays locations

Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Learn more about Barclays locations

Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Health and wellness

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

A place where you can belong

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Collaborative Areas

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

More than work

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Multicultural ERGs at Barclays

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Application Process

Your application

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Your assessment

Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

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Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

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Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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