Cons

  • Infrequently strict project deadlines managed to place a heavy load of pressure on the team, whereby time management and prioritization becomes vital.
  • The management in the organization was at times problematic with regards to making decisions, this is because of the centralized structure which led to bureaucratic delays.
  • Tightened integration of transversal groups, those functions usually being isolated.

I have got so much out of my Barclays internship through the pain and joy I have experienced. I was a part of influential projects and had the good fortune of working very hard together with many people that are gifted and talented expressly to one’s advantage on a personal and professional level.


Barclays Work Experience

I had the fortune to be a part of the [4 month and a 2 month as a full-time employee] of Barclays where I was a member of the software engineering unit.

I have always dreamed of working for a large organization such as Barclays bank. Therefore, I was very excited when I heard of the opportunity and immediately went for the position. This made me optimistic for the success ahead. While working here I developed many professional skills which I used on different projects, some of them attended with a number of challenges and learning chances.

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Key Responsibilities:

Had a significant impact on the creation and operation of the front-office section of our banking website as well as different banking features. Partnered closely with the development team so that the product delivery is maximized while the quality of the software solutions turns out to be the best. Being an active team player and contributing to code reviews, mentoring and guiding other team members on coding practices and suggesting new ideas to enhance code quality and maintainability. Partaking in continuous professional learning and skill improvement to stay updated with the new technologies and the most productive engineering practices in software....

Pros:

The finance industry brought me, from the inside, great knowledge of financial services, customer requirements and needs. Training programs and mentorship channels are created to insure that employees get opportunities for developing their careers internally through them. As the nature of work was highlighted, a good work-life balance was offered, with flexible working hours and the possibility of working remotely. Such as use of the latest technologies where I learn to fully comprehend tools and resources that aim at boosting my technical skills and expertise....

Cons:

Infrequently strict project deadlines managed to place a heavy load of pressure on the team, whereby time management and prioritization becomes vital. The management in the organization was at times problematic with regards to making decisions, this is because of the centralized structure which led to bureaucratic delays. Tightened integration of transversal groups, those functions usually being isolated....