Good for the CV but avoid if you can - Software Developer Barclays Employee Review

2.0
17 Aug 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people, smart and capable. Barclays had top notch systems including market data repositories, risk engines etc obviously designed by excellent professionals. Capable trading desks too.

Cons

Since 2012 the firm went downhill rapidly fast. No training. Very long hours with brutal deadlines. Poor pay, ranked top in reviews yet zero bonus. Bad vibes in the firm, culture was terrible. Miserable offices, 10 South Colonnade dirty carpets, 3 toilets for 500 people in the floor only cleaned once a day. 5 North Colonnade pretty much the same. Mediocre benefits. Sparse internal mobility opportunities, only for the very well connected.

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5.0
22 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

great culture and people. good experience

Cons

outdated technology and systems are slow

4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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