Fullstack Developer (Java/JavaScript)

Lloyds Banking Group; Wellington; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a Fullstack Developer (Java/JavaScript) to design and develop frontend and backend applications. The role offers hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 15% pension contributions, annual bonuses, and generous leave policies. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Java and JavaScript, along with knowledge of DevOps practices.

Benefits

Up to 15% pension contribution

Annual bonus based on Group performance

Share schemes including free shares

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Generous parental leave and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Java and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Experience in JavaScript/TypeScript for responsive user interfaces.
• Familiar with CI/CD tools and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy frontend and backend services.
• Build and deploy containerized applications.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Quality Engineers.

Skills

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Spring Boot

React

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

End Date: Saturday 27 September 2025

Job Description Summary

Job Description

• JOB TITLE: Fullstack Developer (Java/JavaScript)
• SALARY: £47,790-58,410 per annum
• LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, Bristol
• HOURS: Full-time – 35 hours per week
• WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of the offices stated above.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, test, and deploy frontend and backend services.
• Build and deploy containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Quality Engineers.
• Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs to create seamless user experiences.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape our engineering strategy.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for engineers who are adaptable, curious, and passionate about building great software! To help us understand how you might contribute to our team, please highlight any relevant experience with the following skills and technologies in your application:

Programming Expertise

Backend Development

• Hands-on experience with Java, including designing and implementing RESTful APIs that support scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures.
• Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot and Node.js is beneficial.

Frontend Development

• Hands-on experience in JavaScript/TypeScript for building modern, responsive user interfaces.
• Experience with frameworks and libraries such as React, Next.js, Redux, Vue.js, or Angular is highly desirable.

DevOps & Cloud

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Harness.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.
• Exposure to cloud platforms — Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferred, but AWS or Azure experience is also welcome.

Quality Testing & Automation

• Experience with automated testing tools like Jest, Cypress, or Pact.
• Commitment to writing reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code.

If you're selected to move forward in our assessment process, you may be invited to complete a technical interview with Karat - our trusted interviewing partner. As part of this stage, we’ll share your information with Karat, in line with their privacy policy.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to support you.

About Working For Us

We’re proud to be a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. From our menopause health package to our Working with Cancer initiative, we’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re also a Disability Confident Leader, and we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergence who meet the minimum criteria.

Our benefits include:

• Up to 15% pension contribution
• Annual bonus (based on Group performance)
• Share schemes, including free shares
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
• Generous parental leave and wellbeing support

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more!

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.