Senior API Engineer in RTGS Technology

The Bank is investing in building an experienced design and engineering team who will be responsible for building and operating the renewed RTGS service. A skilled and talented multi-disciplinary development team will be a key component of this service!

You will form a central role as part of the RTGS Technology team that provides day-to-day support and development of new capabilities for the RTGS solution.

Reporting to a RTGS Technology Team Lead, you will be responsible for delivery, support, maintenance and operation of the internal and external API components for the RTGS solution.

You will provide guidance to the team based on your existing working knowledge of API capabilities and associated processes.

You will be working as part of a support rota that provides cover for the operational hours of the RTGS solution, standby emergency cover and occasional weekend working for major releases that cannot be accommodated in the normal working hours.

The candidate will also be expected to:

• Deliver high quality software components and documentation which conform to guidelines and standards.
• Evaluate business requirements and produce estimates, solutions and functional specifications.
• Share knowledge, contribute to technical discussions and assist other team members when necessary.
• Use their technical and business experience to support the Bank’s Live and other environments.
• Have a high level of professionalism, organisation, self-motivation and a desire for self-improvement.
• Have good interpersonal communication skills with an ability to interpret and present information to a variety of recipients using suitable modes of communication.
• Experience working with Product Owners, customers, end-users, other partners in the delivery of software, solutions, or products.

Role Requirements

• Demonstrable hands-on engineering experience of API Gateways at an enterprise scale, in particular Apigee.
• Good awareness of SWIFT products and how they can work with APIs.
• Practical experience in payment services security, access and authentication.
• Proficiency in API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Experience with databases (e.g., SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, nonSQL).
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Experience with automated build and deployment, test driven development, continuous integration, and release management tooling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software or Electronic Engineering or other related field.
• Working understanding of DevOps and Automation Tools e.g. Jenkins, Ansible, Jira/Confluence, Git, CMDB, Splunk, CtrlM, Docker, Terraform, Bash scripting.
• Working knowledge of User interface technologies (React, Node.js etc.).
• Knowledge of OpenShift and RedHat Enterprise Linux.
• Knowledge of the modern Java and Linux development frameworks and tool stack (e.g. Micro-Services with Java, Spring/Hibernate, Oracle).
• Scripting/procedural coding and management of configuration files.
• An understanding of networks, network storage, network components and TCP/IP.
• A good knowledge of security principles such as public/private key architecture and encryption.
• Transfer protocols such as FTP, SFTP and SSH.

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:

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• 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 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 7 March 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 922
• Job Category Technology
• Posting Date 02/14/2025, 02:50 PM
• Apply Before 03/07/2025, 11:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH, GB

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