Best suited to experienced automation engineers with leadership potential working in financial technology and regulatory environments.
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Original posting from Bank of England
Assurance Manager (Tech) (Rgn) in RTGS - CORE, Technology Directorate
Permanent
Full Time
Leeds or London
Role Requirements
Minimum Requirements
8 to 10 years of hands-on test automation experience, using recognised automation tools.
Experience designing, implementing and maintaining test automation frameworks and scenarios.
Practical experience in:
Functional testing
System testing
System integration testing
End-to-end testing
API testing
UI testing
Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools and techniques.
Ability to analyse test results, identify defects or bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to learn complex business processes involving multiple integrated systems.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with developers, architects, product teams and senior test management.
Experience working in a hands-on automation engineering role
Essential Criteria
Test automation
Strong hands-on experience using the Karate framework.
Experience writing automated tests covering:
System testing
Functional testing
End-to-end testing
API testing
Security testing
UI testing
Ability to design, implement, maintain and refactor automated test scenarios and frameworks.
Experience identifying automation improvements and performance bottlenecks.
Ability to work with developers and system architects to implement test-script enhancements.
Leadership and delivery
Experience leading or managing a team of approximately 8 to 10 test automation engineers.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
Ability to work with senior test management and product teams to support timely defect resolution.
Experience contributing to test strategies and defining process improvements.
Ability to support recruitment activities alongside the leadership team.
Technical knowledge
Experience with API-testing tools such as:
SOAP UI
Postman
Knowledge of middleware or message-queuing technologies, including:
Kafka
IBM MQ
ACE
Familiarity with scripting languages such as:
Python
JavaScript
Experience or knowledge of security-testing and vulnerability-scanning tools, including:
SonarQube
Fortify
Twistlock
Xray
Understanding of security testing within automated test delivery.
Desirable Criteria
These would strengthen a candidate’s application but should not normally be used as mandatory screening criteria:
Additional tools and technologies
Experience with Eggplant Functional.
Experience with performance-testing tools:
JMeter
LoadRunner
Knowledge of application monitoring or scheduling tools such as Control-M.
Experience contributing to a Performance Test Strategy.
Experience designing or executing performance tests within an existing maintenance test pack.
Knowledge of Oracle Database architecture.
Experience generating queries for Tableau reporting.
Broad knowledge of software architecture and related technologies, including:
XBRL
HTML
VB
.NET
XML
Java
Web Services
SOA
SOAP
Unix/Linux
SAP
Oracle
SQL
SharePoint
Qualifications
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or another relevant discipline.
ISTQB, ISQI or ISEB Foundation-level qualification.
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.
From 1st October 2026, we expect all our colleagues to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office per month. This is to capitalise on the benefits of working together in person across teams, while maintaining the flexibility offered by home working. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them and their team.
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.
Leeds: £49,360 - £55,530
London: £54,800 - £61,650
In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:
Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
An 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.
The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages.
This role closes on 30 October 2026
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.
Source: Bank of England careers