At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing team to optimise developer workflows and enhance build automation.
- Company: Join BNY, a global leader in financial services with a culture of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible resources, generous leave, and wellbeing programmes.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on developer experience using cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Expertise in programming languages and modern CI/CD tools required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We’re seeking a future team member to join our Developer Experience (DevEx) team. This role is located in London. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing Build Engineering team, setting clear technical direction and career growth paths.
- Oversee the architecture and implementation of BNY’s central build automation platform, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security.
- Create developer-friendly templates, quick start guides, and troubleshooting tools to help feature teams quickly create performant, transparent, and compliant build automation.
- Optimize developer workflows by streamlining build orchestration, dependency management, and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery while reducing friction.
- Drive observability and resilience by integrating telemetry, analytics, and automated remediation into build systems to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and failures.
- Champion secure software supply chain practices, artifact management standards, and consistent build strategies across the enterprise.
- Partner closely with Product Management, SRE, Security, and application engineering teams to ensure alignment with developer needs and organizational priorities.
- Foster innovation by evaluating and adopting emerging technologies, including AI-assisted build optimization and intelligent failure diagnosis.
- Define and track key metrics such as build success rate, duration, cost efficiency, adoption rates, and developer satisfaction to continuously improve the platform.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- Expert-level competency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, JavaScript, Python).
- Proven expertise with modern build automation and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Bazel, Gradle, Maven).
- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to set architectural direction and drive complex initiatives across teams.
- Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical developer platforms in an enterprise or high-scale environment.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to engage effectively with engineers, architects, and executives.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Background in Developer Experience (DevEx), Platform Engineering, or Build/Release Engineering.
- Experience with artifact repositories (e.g., Artifactory, Nexus) and secure software supply chain practices.
- Knowledge of observability systems, telemetry frameworks, and performance optimization for build pipelines.
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven build acceleration and failure prediction tooling.
- Prior hands-on software development experience building customer-facing features.
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
Our Benefits and Rewards:
- BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
- We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
- Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Full time
Posting Date: 2026-07-16
Senior Vice President, Senior Software Engineering, Developer Experience employer: The Bank of New York Mellon
At BNY, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector. Located in Manchester, our team enjoys access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while working with cutting-edge technology to drive transformative solutions. Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
The Bank of New York Mellon Recruitment Team
