Data Tools Software Engineer

lloyds banking group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution seeks a Data Tools Software Engineer in Leeds to enhance security operations and build data management technologies. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Python, cloud environments like GCP, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers hybrid working options and generous benefits including a pension contribution of up to 15%, 30 days’ holiday, and an annual performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

30 days’ holiday

Discounted shopping benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working with containerised applications in public cloud environments.
• Knowledge of GitOps practices for continuous deployment.
• A passion for learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create the technology for data management capabilities.
• Design and build system‑to‑system interfaces and APIs.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance security operations.

Skills

Proficiency in Python application development

Experience building and deploying software in cloud environments

Strong understanding of data‑intensive application design

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Strong communication skills

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

GitHub

Job description

End Date

Sunday 23 November 2025

Salary Range

£70,929 - £106,394

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share, Reduced Hours

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Data Tools Software Engineer

SALARY: £70,929 - £78,810

LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Bristol or Leeds

HOURS: Full time, 35 hours per week

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid – at least two days per week (or 40% of your time) in one of the listed office locations (exceptions may apply)

About this opportunity

The Chief Security Office (CSO) plays a vital role in protecting the Group and our customers from security threats, while enabling the business to evolve its services safely and at pace. Our mission is to help the bank move faster, safely - with engineering at the heart of how we build and operate secure systems.

As a member of our collaborative Engineering team, integrated within the Vulnerability Management function, you’ll be part of shaping how the bank interacts with security by creating the technology that underpins key parts of CSO’s data management capabilities. This includes designing and building system‑to‑system interfaces, self‑service APIs, and data processing tools impacting critical security operations across CSO and the wider Group.

You’ll work on data processing systems written in Python hosted in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with code and infrastructure managed in GitHub.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Why Lloyds Banking Group

We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.

In this role, you’ll directly contribute to building secure, scalable systems that enable this transformation.

What You’ll Need

• Proficiency in Python application development; experience with other languages is a plus
• Experience building and deploying software in cloud environments; GCP and CloudRun (Knative) advantageous
• Strong understanding of data‑intensive application design and development
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development tools
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to inclusive team culture
• A strong grasp of secure software design and the ability to share best practices with colleagues
• Experience working with containerised applications, especially in public cloud environments
• Knowledge of GitOps practices for continuous deployment and infrastructure as code
• A passion for learning new technologies and staying current with industry trends
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under‑represent‑ed groups. We’re disability confident. So, if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

Benefits

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Want to do amazing work, that’s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.

Additional Statements

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values‑led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.