Senior DevOps Engineer

Bank of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their cloud Data Platform. This pivotal role involves managing Azure Data Services, optimizing infrastructure, and mentoring fellow engineers. You will be instrumental in shaping the development roadmap while ensuring system reliability and security. Join a dynamic team focused on leveraging modern cloud technologies to unlock the value of data and drive strategic objectives. If you are passionate about innovation and enjoy collaborative environments, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Private medical insurance

Income protection

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong DevOps background with experience in Data Platforms and Cloud Infrastructure.
• Expertise in integrating Terraform into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure Data Services infrastructure.
• Monitor and solve issues in DevOps pipelines and environments.

Skills

Azure

Terraform

GitHub

Python

Powershell

Bash

DevOps

Data Platforms

Education

Azure Administrator Certification

DevOps Engineer Certification

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure Monitor

Azure Data Lake Storage

Cognitive Services

Job description

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Base pay range

About us

We are Data Services, our mission is to unlock the value of data by delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure data services that are accessible, understandable, and actionable. We continuously evolve our offerings, using modern cloud-based technologies, and forge strong partnerships to help our colleagues in the Bank navigate the complexities of a data-driven world and achieve their strategic objectives.

The Bank is creating its cloud Data Platform to build and maintain our analytical services more effectively. We are on the lookout for a versatile senior DevOps Engineer with great understanding and proficiency in cloud Data Platforms, particularly with experience in Azure, Terraform, and GitHub.

You'll be a key player in the technical implementation, building and maintaining the Data Platform services. Your initiative will be crucial in shaping the development roadmap, and you'll provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team.

Role requirements:

The role will include:

• Manage and maintain Azure Data Services infrastructure, which will work alongside many other cloud-based components, such as Databricks, Purview and Cognitive / Machine Learning Services.
• Define SLAs and operational processes for data-related infrastructure.
• Support live initiatives and ensure system reliability and availability.
• Be a domain expert, defining processes and ensuring smooth collaboration across multiple teams.
• Optimise and automate infrastructure maintenance and deployment
• Ensure security, compliance, and performance.
• Monitor and solve issues in DevOps pipelines and environments, including possible out of hours work on a support rota.
• Proactive change management, supporting Data Engineering, Data Science, DataOps and Analytical teams to ensure evergreen environments.
• Provision of stable environments with minimal disruption and assured service continuity.
• Strong DevOps background with experience in Data Platforms and Cloud Infrastructure, to a level you can teach others these skills through training, coaching and mentoring.
• Expertise in integrating Terraform into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions to automate deployment workflows
• Robust knowledge of many Azure Data Services and associated applications, including (but not limited to) Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Monitor, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Identity Management.
• Demonstrable experience with monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning in complex cloud environments.
• Ability to understand existing Terraform code repositories, and develop strategies to develop and maintain repos for complex multi-workspace setups.
• Proficiency in scripting and coding languages such as Python, Powershell or Bash to automate tasks and manage infrastructure.

In addition to the technical skills above you will also have:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of, and a depth of experience in, the development lifecycle.
• A commitment to continuous learning, and adaptability to stay updated with relevant technologies and methodologies.
• Track record of developing others to form a high-performing team

It would be advantageous to also have:

• Azure Administrator and / or DevOps Engineer certifications.
• Hands-on experience of Agile/Scrum.
• Experience of strategic decision making and creation of platform roadmaps.
• Broad or detailed experience of Azure platform applications such as Purview, API Management (APIM), PowerBI.

Further info

We do not expect new joiners to have skills across all the technical areas we are looking towards, but we do want you to enjoy learning and will support you to fill the gaps.

The job has flexibility in working pattern, but you will be part of a support rota so, at times, your working hours may be more rigid.

If you are a passionate and results-focused Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in Data Platforms, Azure, Terraform, and GitHub, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position. Join our team and contribute to the success of the Bank's data and analytics strategy.

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:

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

• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
• 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 19 May 2025.

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.

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  Technology, Information and Internet

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