Senior Platform Engineer (Specialist) in Innovation & Engineering | Leeds, UK

Bank of England; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A central bank in Leeds is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design and support new technology platforms. Candidates should possess strong skills in CI/CD, cloud automation, and Linux systems. You'll collaborate with teams to enhance developer experience and mentor junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary package and encourages flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Understanding and practical implementation of CI/CD.
• Good cloud automation awareness with AWS, GCP or Azure.
• Extensive experience with Linux based systems.
• Ability to develop in one or more programming languages.
• Previous use of git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support new platforms.
• Work collaboratively as part of a delivery team.
• Mentor junior engineers and expand their skills.

Skills

CI and CD implementation

Cloud automation (AWS, GCP or Azure)

Experience with Linux systems

Development in one or more languages

Experience with git

Tools

Kubernetes

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Job Description

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:

• 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.
• An 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 26 August 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.

About Us

We are the UK's central bank - and we are a bank like no other; known by our peers for our world-leading thinking on policy and strategy.

Our mission is to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. We seek to keep prices stable and people's money safe. We know our work matters to people, to families, up and down the UK. We are driven by curiosity and the desire to do important, challenging work.

It takes a great team to run the Bank of England. We rely on each other to play our part. We benefit from a collaborative culture and long-established flexible ways of working, supporting our colleagues balance their work and personal lives. We strive to be a place where people feel they belong and have equal access to opportunities, because different perspectives helps us make the best decisions for the public.

There's much to gain from working with us - from career defining work at the heart of the UK economy, being part of a fantastic team, and a rewarding compensation package.

Join us and find a bank like no other. Together, we can make a difference.

The Bank of England will use and protect the information you provide when you apply for a role with us, in line with our obligations under data protection law. This is so we can assess your suitability for the role and administer your application. If you're successful we'll use it to offer you a position and onboard you to join the Bank.

If you would like more details about how your information will be used and your information rights, please visit our recruitment privacy notice

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