Overview
Senior Product Engineer, MA Products Team, Systems & Solutions (SaS) - MP&FS DG Division at Bank of England. Location: Leeds.
Responsibilities
* Enable critical processes for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Policy Committee (FPC), delivering data-driven solutions that influence the nation's financial landscape.
* Contribute to the Systems & Solutions Domain by turning complex business needs into high-performing data platforms and cloud-based solutions that support real-time insights, predictive analytics, and decision making.
* Collaborate across subject areas to deliver high-quality solutions throughout the software development lifecycle and participate in peer reviews.
Qualifications and Skills
* Hands-on experience with Azure services, especially Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory
* Strong working knowledge of SQL for data manipulation and analysis
* Practical expertise in Python for scripting, automation, and data workflows
* Familiarity with APIs and API Management to enable seamless data integration
* A good understanding of Change Data Capture processes and maintaining high data quality standards
* Experience building and maintaining ADF data pipelines or similar ETL tools on the Cloud
* Understanding of CI/CD methodologies using industry-standard tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
* Experience in unit testing and automating them as part of the build
* A working understanding of merge strategies and software code maintenance & versioning (GitHub)
Essential Capabilities
* Demonstrate integrity, self-motivation, and a drive for personal and professional growth
* Collaborate across subject areas to deliver high-quality solutions throughout the software development lifecycle
* Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Champion best practices and help raise the bar for development standards
* Take ownership of your work and actively contribute to peer reviews
* Write clean, efficient code and rigorously test and refine it for performance and reliability
* Share knowledge generously, mentoring and supporting colleagues
* Stay ahead of emerging trends and innovative techniques
* Consider non-functional requirements like performance, security, and scalability from the outset
* Spot and implement optimisation opportunities to improve systems and processes
* Exposure to Agile delivery environments and working in multi-functional teams, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence
* Bring a delivery assurance attitude, helping build trust and confidence with stakeholders
Desirable Criteria
* Experience using Macrobond for financial research and data visualisation
* Experience of statistical analysis software packages such as Matlab and R
* Awareness of regulatory and compliance considerations in financial data systems
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Leeds circa £55,280 - £62,190. Benefits include a non-contributory, career-average pension; discretionary performance award; benefits allowance; annual leave; private medical insurance and income protection. Part-time options and flexible benefits are available.
Additional Information
The role is subject to National Security Vetting clearance and Bank checks. The Bank is an approved sponsor under UK immigration rules; eligibility for sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis. The application process comprises two interview stages and closes on 24 September 2025.
Inclusion and Working Arrangements
The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion and supports flexible working arrangements, including job shares and part-time patterns. Most roles allow home and office work with a minimum in-office presence, and adjustments are available via the Disability Confident Scheme.
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