Cloud Engineer, Cloud Operations – Technology Directorate
Scale G
Permanent, full-time
4x vacancies
Location: Leeds or London
We are seeking 4x enthusiastic Cloud Engineers to join our Cloud Operations team in Leeds, dedicated to managing and supporting the Bank’s Azure cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will contribute to the day-to-day operation of our Cloud Platform, including resource management, proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and processing subscription requests, all within established change control procedures.
Your work will focus on supporting Kubernetes deployments, using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, and collaborating with colleagues through GitHub. We value diverse perspectives and collaborative teamwork. Experience with cloud automation and an understanding of networking in cloud environments are important for success. While you won’t manage applications directly, you may assist teams with the cloud components of certain applications.
Flexible Working Options
This role is open to flexible working patterns, including:
* Job share
* Flexible start and end times
* Part time
* Ability to adapt calendar as needed
* Compressed hours (subject to approval and policy within the team)
* Working from abroad policy (subject to approval and policy within the team)
A Day in the Role
A typical day would start with the team’s stand-up meeting for the current sprint or Kanban board where you’ll discuss your workload and any blockers. You may have project work or operational duties and relevant meetings to attend, where you’ll be modernising the Bank through the services you’re responsible for. You will also draft and raise change requests, troubleshoot issues, and ensure our monitoring tools are functioning correctly. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous service improvement will be key aspects of your role.
Role Requirements
Minimum Criteria
We’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experience:
* Overnight (24/7) on-call L2/L3 support experience
* Experience of a Cloud Platform (Azure preferred) with use of monitoring tooling for troubleshooting
* Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar tooling
Essential Criteria
We are interested in hearing from candidates who have the following capabilities:
* Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure in Azure, ensuring uptime and performance
* Support incident response and troubleshooting activities across cloud services
* Assist in maintaining Terraform modules (IaC) for infrastructure deployment and able to automate repetitive manual tasks
* Participate in DevOps tasks such as CI/CD pipeline maintenance and automation scripting
* Basic understanding of networking on Cloud (Azure preferred) beneficial
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement platform improvements
* Maintain documentation for operational procedures and configuration
* Support patching, backup, and disaster recovery processes
* Eagerness to learn and implement new learning
Desirable Criteria
It would also be beneficial, but not mandatory, to have some or all of the following:
* Experience with Agile ways of working
* Knowledge of ITIL framework
* Experience with Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, and Searching Intelligence
How This Role Fits into the Wider Bank
This role is part of the CTO Hosting Technical Services (HTS) domain which is responsible for selecting, delivering and continuously improving a portfolio of hosting services one of which is Cloud Platform. The Bank of England has made a foray into Cloud and have a number of exciting programs of work which will address technical and business challenges. Therefore, this role will be crucial in helping the Bank achieve its strategic objectives of Cloud over the multi-year programs.
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.
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.
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.
Salary: Leeds circa £40,320 - £45,360.
In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked.
* 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.
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