Job Opportunities API

We built ClearBank on the belief that banking infrastructure would no longer slow down progress. Instead, it would be a catalyst that unlocks the potential to innovate. It would adapt to different needs so a new era in financial services could begin. We’re here to challenge the status quo in banking, are you? We all know that transforming banking forever is not an easy mission, but we’re more than ready to rise to that challenge. We all do it every day; navigating new, unexpected and sometimes even daunting challenges. But we believe in ourselves and trust we can do it. Want to innovate? Go for it. Push for a better way? You Can. If you think you have it in you, this is Where You Can. About Us We’re ClearBank – a technology-enabled bank with a mission to transform banking infrastructure. Our cloud-native platform powers payments and banking services for financial institutions, fintechs and regulated clients. We operate with a strong focus on trust, collaboration and delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients, creating an environment where teams can innovate and move with pace. Role Purpose As an Engineering Manager in our Payments team, you will lead a set of teams responsible for building and operating critical UK payment systems, including BACS, CHAPS and SWIFT. You will be accountable for delivering reliable, scalable and secure payment capabilities while creating a high-performance environment where engineers can thrive. This role brings together technical leadership, delivery ownership and people leadership, ensuring both strong outcomes and a collaborative, high-trust way of working. Key Responsibilities - Deliver and continuously improve payment services across UK payment rails (BACS, CHAPS, SWIFT). - Ensure systems meet high standards for availability, resilience, security and regulatory compliance. - Own delivery outcomes in partnership with Product, Technology, Risk and Operations. - Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers, supporting both performance and growth. - Establish clear priorities and ensure focus on high-impact outcomes. - Drive engineering excellence in system design, testing, deployment and observability. - Identify risks and dependencies early, taking action to maintain delivery momentum. - Foster strong collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication. - Own operational performance, including incident management and continuous improvement. - Promote a strong ownership mindset across the team for production systems. What success looks like in the role - Payment systems are highly reliable, resilient and meet regulatory and operational expectations. - The team consistently delivers high-quality outcomes aligned to business priorities. - Engineers are engaged, growing and performing at a high level. - Cross-functional collaboration is strong, with clear communication and alignment. - Continuous improvements are made to system performance, scalability and delivery practices. Skills & Experience (must-have) - Experience leading engineering teams in an ambitious technology environment. - Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs and cloud-native architectures. - Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD. - Proven track record delivering and operating high-availability production systems. - Ability to balance technical depth with delivery focus and pragmatism. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - Experience working in regulated environments or complex operational settings. - Ability to build and maintain high-performing, inclusive and collaborative teams. - Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset. - Good awareness of agile delivery practices and a pragmatic approach to implementation. Nice-to-have - Experience with UK payment schemes (such as BACS, CHAPS and SWIFT). - Experience in banking, fintech or payments environments. - Familiarity with Azure and modern