Salary: £69,600 - 78,300 per year Requirements: We are seeking a dedicated DevOps engineer within an Agile environment who meets the minimum criteria. You should have a clear collaborative approach to working with others and a keen desire to share knowledge with colleagues. You understand that the RTGS environment is critical to the UK Payments Systems, which requires a methodical approach and flexibility to work outside core hours as needed. Minimum Criteria: Experience of Agile project delivery (SAFe Framework) Experience in researching and developing solutions that expand, modernize, or improve the service and technology portfolios, automate IT operations, reduce costs, or increase service levels, demonstrating technical ownership Strong hands-on engineering experience of API Gateways at an enterprise scale, particularly with Apigee Strong awareness of SWIFT products and their functionality with APIs Proficiency in API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI) Hands-on experience with databases (e.g., SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, NoSQL) Knowledge of OpenShift and RedHat Enterprise Linux Familiarity with modern Java and Linux development frameworks and tool stacks (e.g., Micro-Services with Java, Spring/Hibernate, Oracle) Understanding of authentication technologies (e.g., SAML) Experience working in Agile environments (e.g., SAFe) Ability to effectively participate in and support the out-of-hours standby rota, resolving issues as they arise Essential Criteria: Excellent problem-solving skills Experience building effective working relationships and challenging where appropriate Strong attention to detail with a focus on crafting concise, high-quality code Analytical thinking and a demonstrated ability for troubleshooting issues and leading change Background or practical experience in payment services security, access, and authentication Responsibilities: As our lead engineer, you will play a pivotal role in mentoring and upskilling less experienced team members while leading Epics and Sprints, including planning activities. You will be part of the RTGS Technology team, providing day-to-day support and developing new capabilities for the Bank of England's Real Time Gross Settlement solution. Your daily activities may include: Leading team stand-up meetings to discuss workloads and address blockers Participating in major incident management meetings as the lead engineer on call Working on new projects, problem fixes, or other related activities Resolving tickets that require detailed knowledge of the application and central bank settlement Drafting and raising change requests through the Bank’s formal processes Representing technology during audits Conducting learning and master class sessions to enhance team skills in the tools and applications you support Monitoring the close of the RTGS system based on your cover rota and providing standby cover as needed You will also be expected to: Provide coaching and mentoring to junior colleagues Guide solution designers in product roadmaps and end-to-end architecture Work with team leaders to identify skills and knowledge needed across the domain and contribute to a comprehensive training plan Deliver high-quality software components and accurate documentation that adhere to established guidelines and standards Evaluate business requirements, producing estimates, solutions, and functional specifications Share knowledge, engage in technical discussions, and assist other team members as required Leverage your technical and business experience to support the Bank’s Live and other environments Technologies: API Apigee DevOps ElasticSearch Hibernate Support Java LESS Linux NoSQL OpenAPI OpenShift Oracle PostgreSQL SAML SQL Security Spring Swagger Swift Bash Docker ELK IBM ITIL Kafka Kibana NodeJS React Splunk Terraform Web More: This position is located in Leeds or London and presents an exciting opportunity for a technically proficient API Developer to take on a leadership role. The RTGS system handles an average daily settlement of £800 billion and is critical national infrastructure, providing an environment well-suited for those who thrive in fast-paced settings. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization and strive to create a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are open to flexible working arrangements, including job shares and part-time working patterns. The salary ranges for this position are as follows: - Leeds: circa £62,640 - £70,470 - London: circa £69,600 - £78,300 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan, discretionary performance awards, benefits allowances, annual leave, and private medical insurance. Please ensure you complete the ‘work history’ section and answer all application questions fully. The application window closes on 19 August 2025, and the assessment process will include two interview stages.