Bank of England Leeds, UK
Salary: £40,320 – £45,360 per annum
Location: Leeds, England
Type: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (Flexible working options available)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2025
About the Role
Join the Cloud Operations team at the Bank of England’s Technology Directorate — managing and supporting Azure cloud infrastructure that underpins critical national systems.
In this role, you’ll maintain and enhance the Bank’s Cloud Platform using Terraform, GitHub, and Kubernetes, working in an Agile environment to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable operations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure for uptime and performance.
- Troubleshoot incidents and provide 24/7 support (L2/L3).
- Maintain Terraform modules (Infrastructure as Code).
- Manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or equivalent tools.
- Support patching, backup, and disaster recovery processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud improvements.
- Maintain detailed operational documentation.
Essential Requirements
- Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud and monitoring tools.
- 24/7 on-call L2/L3 support experience.
- Familiarity with CI/CD automation and GitHub.
- Basic knowledge of networking and DevOps principles.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of the ITIL framework.
- Exposure to Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate.
Flexible Working Options
This role supports a variety of flexible working patterns, including:
- Job share or part-time schedules.
- Compressed hours.
- Flexible start and finish times.
- Opportunities to work abroad (subject to approval).
The Bank operates a hybrid model, encouraging employees to spend at least 40% of their time in the office.
Why Join the Bank of England
The Bank of England values diversity, inclusion, and equity. We’re building an environment where every individual feels respected and empowered to thrive.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer support for those who require adjustments during the recruitment process.
Salary and Benefits
- £40,320 – £45,360 per annum (Leeds)
- Non-contributory, career average pension (1/80th accrual rate, with flexible options)
- 8% benefits allowance (cash or flexible benefits)
- 26 days annual leave, plus option to buy 12 additional days
- Private medical insurance and income protection
- Discretionary performance award
Application Process
Complete the short online form and provide your work history in detail.
Only fully completed applications will be considered.
Visa Sponsorship
The Bank of England is a UKVI-approved sponsor. Sponsorship eligibility is assessed case by case according to UK Immigration Rules.
