The Bank of England is the UK\'s central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people.
 
The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 people are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.
 

 

Work for an organisation steeped in history with a front row seat for the digitalisation of the financial sector, and the rise of rise of fintech and regtech. A core organisational strength, with our people at our centre, Technology enable the Bank of England to deliver its mission by providing a hugely diverse set of technical solutions and platforms. From supporting critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to evolving data analytics, reinventing our online presence, and introducing a fully digital workplace. Be part of a team that’s constantly evolving, just like our industry.

 

We take pride in our people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You’ll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work.

 

Department Overview
At The Bank of England, we are seeking to attract and employ the best people by encouraging applications from candidates who reflect the diverse nature of the society we serve.
Be part of a Digital Platform team whose platforms and products enable a digital and agile Bank for all, achieved with a diverse and talented division of technology professionals. Our divisional values represent the culture we drive: 

• Responsive & agile
• Collaborate & Connect
• Automation, Automation, Automation
• Rapidly Experimenting
• Continuously Learning

 
Enjoy flexible working opportunities, a close community, genuine care for personal well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. 
In the Data, Analytics & Modelling domain you will join a forward thinking team! We experiment with new technologies, follow Agile methods as our preferred approach first, and our people always come first. 
 
 
Job description
We are seeking an experienced product engineer to join our team of technicians that are responsible for the owning the development and support of the suite of analytical systems that the team develop.
Utilise your technical skills and expertise to play a key role in the team’s activities that include all phases of the software development lifecycle. You will work on multiple work-streams and be able to act independently, making decisions, applying analytical judgement and being an active member of the team. This role may include periods of remote out of hours support as required by the business area’s needs.
We adopt a DevOps mind-set, and are responsible for the operation of the applications we deliver. Influence the testing and implementation of these components and provide post implementation support. Contribute to technical discussions, influence ways of working, share knowledge and provide technical mentorship to other team members. 
 
 
Role Requirements
 
How you will make a difference

• Build high quality Technology solutions
• Play a key role in the entire lifecycle of the project from inception to support.
• Continually test your programs, correct errors to maximise quality
• Take ownership in reviewing work as well as participating in colleague reviews
• Support all aspects of the data lifecycle, operating in an agile way of working
• Be part of a high performing team forming strong and impactful relationships
• Coach and mentor others
• Invest time in professional and personal development

 
What we are looking for

• Min 3 years’ experience in the following technologies SQL Server, SSIS, BI and the building/supporting of data warehouses/marts
• Ideally experience in .Net, but not essential
• Have a good level of software testing experience sufficient to take part in test activities including test case derivation, unit testing,  supporting system testing and user acceptance test
• Experience of tools supporting the development and version control process, for example GIT, Jira, Azure DevOps (formerly TFS)
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and  form relationships with business users and demonstrate an understanding of business processes
• A dedication to continuously learn new skills and apply this in relation to design, development, test and support activities
• A team member who takes pride in the work they deliver and their contribution to the team
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The Bank values diversity and inclusion – we want to reflect the society we serve better, we want the best people to work for us and we want our workplace to be inclusive.  We value all forms of diversity, including but not limited to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation.  One way we support diversity and inclusion is through our staff-run networks, which are summarised here.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive working environment, and are open to considering how the role might be carried out with flexible working.  This role is therefore open to flexible working patterns. (Delete if operationally this may not be feasible)

We are also committed to making adjustments for candidates and employees where possible, and have partnered with external expert organisations to support us in this.  We are a member of the Disability Confident scheme, summarised here, and people who wish to apply under this scheme should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application.

We anonymise applications so hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information when reviewing your submission, including your CV. Please fully complete the application form questions as requested, as any incomplete submissions may not be reviewed.

The Bank of England is a distinctive institution and our rewards are one of the things that set us apart. As well as enjoying a competitive salary you will work in a collaborative, inclusive environment, with a subsidised restaurant, flexible working opportunities and plenty of wellbeing initiatives.  

This specific role offers an annual base salary between £36,000 - £46,000 depending on experience, along with our comprehensive benefits package as follows:

•    A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
•    A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
•    A 7% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
•    25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits.
•    Private medical insurance and income protection.