Bank of England RTGS Lead SWIFT Engineer Job Application

Job Description

As a **Lead SWIFT Engineer**, you will play a crucial role in evolving and supporting the Bank’s Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system — the financial core of the UK economy. You’ll lead efforts on maintaining and enhancing SWIFT components, resolve major IT incidents, and ensure high-quality delivery of new features.

Responsibilities

• Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement in an agile environment.
• Take ownership of incident resolution including emergency cover and weekend deployments.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge across the team.
• Monitor and support live and UAT financial messaging systems (AMH/FMG).
• Collaborate with teams to deliver new SWIFT-related features for the RTGS platform.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of ISO 20022 messaging and real-time business flows.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting SWIFT components like Alliance Gateway, Messaging Hub, and Transaction Delivery Agent.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking with an ability to translate technical requirements.
• Ability to lead technical delivery and manage agile ceremonies efficiently.
• Proven ability to manage and resolve major IT service incidents in operational environments.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality software and maintaining detailed technical documentation.
• Commitment to security and operational standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in a technical team environment focused on SWIFT applications.
• Experience mentoring engineering staff to enhance performance and skill development.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to deploy software via Ansible and manage automation pipelines.
• Familiarity with both Linux and Windows platforms.

Benefits

• Non-contributory, career average pension (1/80th of annual salary per year worked).
• Private medical insurance and income protection plan.
• 8% flexible benefits allowance (can be taken as salary or used for benefit purchases).
• 26 days of annual leave with an option to buy up to 12 more days.
• Discretionary performance award and hybrid work policy (50% in-office per month).

Flexible Working Options

• Compressed hours (subject to approval and team policy).
• Ability to vary working hours for personal commitments like school runs or appointments.
• Work-from-abroad option available (subject to approval).
• Option to spread in-office attendance to suit travel convenience.

National Security Vetting

This role requires National Security Vetting clearance which may take 6–12 weeks after offer acceptance. UK Visa sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis and subject to Bank of England’s discretion.

Inclusion and Diversity

The Bank of England is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and we support flexible work arrangements, including job shares and part-time roles. We’re proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme and encourage candidates to request adjustments if needed during the recruitment process.

How To Apply?

Please apply online via the official Bank of England careers portal. Ensure your work history and application questions are fully completed. CVs are anonymized and not visible during the screening process.

**Application Deadline: 22 August 2025**

About Company

The **Bank of England** safeguards monetary and financial stability across the UK. With the RTGS system settling nearly £775 billion daily, this is your chance to help secure one of the world’s most vital financial infrastructures while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.