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RTGS Senior SWIFT Engineer
£35,000 - 45,000
Bank of England
Sandford Street, Leeds
£35,000 - 45,000
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for someone who has extensive demonstrable experience with SWIFT applications. The successful candidate should meet the following minimum criteria:
- Demonstrable experience configuring and supporting one or more of the following SWIFT products: Alliance Connect, Alliance Gateway, Alliance Web Platform, Alliance Messaging Hub, Transaction Delivery Agent, HSM
- Experience providing technical support and troubleshooting in a live operational environment
- A strong understanding of ISO 20022 industry messaging and end-to-end business flows
- Demonstrable experience working as part of a team to deliver features across technical solutions, focused on SWIFT applications
Additionally, we would prefer candidates who possess the following essential criteria:
- Experience working in agile teams and participating in sprint ceremonies
- Ability to deliver high-quality software components and documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate requirements into a low-level technical design
- Experience supporting live and UAT environments
- Commitment to adhering to security and operational standards
Consideration will be given to candidates that can demonstrate the following desirable skills:
- Experience with both Windows and Linux platforms
- Experience with automation deployment using Ansible
- Experience with Automated testing
Responsibilities
As a SWIFT Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and evolving our Bank’s Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. Reporting to a Technology Team Lead and collaborating with your colleagues, you will be responsible for the delivery, support, maintenance, and operation of the SWIFT AMH/Messaging Gateway components for the RTGS solution. Your responsibilities will include:
- Involvement in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
- Monitoring our live and UAT financial messaging systems, proactively resolving issues, and ensuring performance is maintained.
- Providing technical troubleshooting during incidents and supporting out-of-hours operations (including Bank Holidays).
- Helping maintain compliance with our security standards.
- Coaching and mentoring junior engineers, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and support.
Description
We are passionate about secure, resilient technology that underpins the UK economy. The RTGS system is at the heart of the UK's financial infrastructure, settling around £775bn in payments every day. As part of the RTGS Engineering team, you will help ensure that this vital system remains secure and resilient, directly supporting the Bank’s mission to maintain monetary and financial stability in the UK. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that our workforce should reflect the society we serve. We actively work on building an inclusive culture that supports individuals from all backgrounds to be their best at work. This role is open to flexible working patterns, which may include flexible start and end times, the ability to adapt your calendar for personal commitments, and options for remote work. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a non-contributory pension scheme, performance awards, benefits allowance, and 26 days of annual leave. Please ensure that you complete the application sections fully, as your responses are important for our initial selection process. Applications will close on August 28, 2025, and the assessment process will involve two interview stages. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part-time working patterns.
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