Is Barclays a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Barclays have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 706 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Barclays employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Barclays now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Barclays .

Does Barclays pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Barclays with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 706 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Barclays.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Barclays?

80% of Software Developer employees at Barclays would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 6% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Barclays with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.1 rating for culture and values and 3.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barclays?

Analyst (974) , Vice President (823) , Assistant Vice President (756) , Business Analyst (537) , Software Engineer (386) , Director (329) , Software Developer (305) , AVP-IT (295) , Personal Banker (262) , Project Manager (243) , Graduate Analyst (237) , Assistant Manager (217) , Senior Analyst (203) , Investment Banking Analyst (202) , Process Advisor (179)

What are the pros of working at Barclays according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance if you meet the correct criteria and have an agreeable direct report." ((in 2279 reviews)); "Culture is good and don’t have the cut throat nature you see in American firms." ((in 1557 reviews)); "People were great to work with…my bosses understood the human element while still striving for success" ((in 1399 reviews)); "Good benefits (health insurance seems to be the best amongst all banks in Singapore)" ((in 1134 reviews)); "Good pay (which can be a con as it makes it hard to leave)" ((in 894 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Barclays according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and quick to push you in the way if anything bad happens" ((in 803 reviews)); "poor life balance with long hours and unpredictability (but part of the job in M&A)" ((in 425 reviews)); "Managers are bad and never happy" ((in 341 reviews)); "Low hikes and bonuses." ((in 258 reviews)); "No career progression in Singapore office and major developments are all in London and New York." ((in 201 reviews))

Barclays Software Developer reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(706 total reviews)

C.S. Venkatakrishnan

77% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated Barclays with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 706 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Barclays is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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706 reviews

4.0

May 20, 2026

Hybrid work options, but niche legacy projects can limit growth

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

hybrid working arrangements, good pension

Cons

team dependant can end up working on niche and old legacy codebases

4.0

May 19, 2026

Strong work-life balance but slow career advancement

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance with flexible working options and supportive management. Good exposure to innovative financial technologies and large-scale projects. Strong brand reputation, which adds value to career growth and future opportunities.

Cons

Career development opportunities can sometimes feel slow due to hierarchical structures and internal competition. Internal mobility processes may be lengthy and dependent on business needs rather than employee preferences. Training programs are available, but access to advanced opportunities may vary between teams and managers.

4.0

May 7, 2026

Great facilities and work-life balance with hybrid options

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good facilities, work life balance, free cab service, hybrid work

Cons

2 days per week is mandatory

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