Distinguished Engineer- (Head of Service Reliability Engineering)

Distinguished Engineer- (Head of Service Reliability Engineering) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Distinguished Engineer- (Head of Service Reliability Engineering) HM Revenue and Customs Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 26th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 483652 Salary £86,000 - £110,000 dependant on experience A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 1 Contract type Permanent Business area HMRC - CDIO - CEPO - Enterprise Live Services Type of role Information Technology Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Bristol, Leeds, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Telford About the job Job summary This is a rare opportunity to shape reliability engineering across one of the UK’s largest and most important digital estates. Enterprise Live Services (ELS) at HMRC is evolving into a modern, engineering-led organisation - enabling HMRC to deliver change faster while strengthening reliability, resilience and trust. As Head of Service Reliability Engineering, you will lead a distinct, independent capability spanning services, products and platforms. You will make reliability, operability and observability integral to engineering from the outset. With enterprise-wide reach and influence, you will set the direction for SRE, raise service maturity and build a lasting capability that enables teams to innovate safely and operate with confidence. Job description The Head of Service Reliability Engineering is accountable for defining, embedding, and continuously raising service reli