Job Description

Scale F


Permanent


Full time


Location - Leeds


As a part of the Chief Technology Office, you will help the Bank's Technology division pioneer a new, DevOps focussed, future for the Bank. At the core of our new technology strategy is the concept of scalable, self-serve platforms, along with more modern ways of working. To build this vision we will need a wide range of skills over a sizable set of technologies!


As a DevOps Engineer you will be expected to take a major role in designing, building and supporting our new platforms, at times working alone but mostly as part of a wider delivery "squad". You will contribute across our stack, from our cloud platforms to the capabilities which make up our developer experience. Where technologies or ways of working are new/unknown to you, you will be expected to drive your own training using the facilities which will be made available. We will expect you to take a keen interest in developing our junior engineers and spreading our culture to the wider Technology teams. We expect you to have a good understanding of DevOps concepts with an aptitude to learn more.


You do not need to fit the following bill perfectly, however matching strongly to the profile will substantially improve your recruitment prospects.

Role Requirements

Minimum Criteria

Understanding and practical implementation of both CI and CD Good cloud automation awareness [AWS, GCP or Azure] with the ability to talk about the benefits Extensive experience with Linux based systems Ability to develop in one or more languages Previous use of git for source control

Essential Criteria

Willing to mentor junior employees Willing to experiment and fail fast Have a security-first focus, baked-in not bolted-on

Desirable Criteria

Kubernetes production support Previous experience in Python Previous experience of Ansible and Terraform Understanding of observability and its implementation; knowledge of Prometheus and Grafana would be beneficial Understanding and ability to provide quality, automated testing as you develop Ability to design solutions independently Networking knowledge Understanding of data science concepts

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.



At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public.



We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.



For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.


Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application.



Salary and Benefits Information


We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate.



We offer a salary as follows:

Leeds circa 55,280 - 62,190

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:


A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool. A 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice.



The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis.



The Application Process


Important: Please ensure that you complete the 'work history' section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It's therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process.



This role closes on Tuesday 26 August.



The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages.



Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.