Technology Developer Summer Internship 2027 - Knutsford

About the role

Barclays is offering a 10-week Technology Developer Summer Internship in Knutsford, England, for students in their penultimate year of university who are graduating in 2028. The internship is part of a 1-year expert programme that gives depth and breadth of experience, with job-based bespoke training from the start. The role is based at the Knutsford campus.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve software that provides business, platform and technology capabilities for customers and colleagues.
• 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 solution strategies and integrate with business objectives.
• Take part in code reviews, promote code quality and share knowledge.
• Follow secure coding practices and implement unit testing.

Required profile

• Student in the penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028.
• Genuine interest in technology, strong problem-solving skills and drive to deliver innovative solutions.
• In-depth technical knowledge of the assigned area of expertise and thorough understanding of its underlying principles.
• Visa sponsorship is accepted for eligible candidates; those not eligible for a skilled worker visa must have their own right to work in the UK from June 2027 to August 2027.

Required skills

• Technologies such as Java, C++, C#, Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, containers, DevOps, cloud, machine learning, scripting and real-time systems.
• Unit testing and secure coding practices.

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026, and the programme is open to candidates who require visa sponsorship.