Java Developer

lloyds banking group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Java Developer to design and build modern applications. You will work in a hybrid model, spending at least two days per week at one of the offices in the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java, RESTful APIs, and DevOps practices. A salary of £47,790-£58,410 per annum is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 15% pension contribution

Annual bonus based on Group performance

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle

Generous parental leave and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with backend development in Java.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization.
• Experience with automated testing tools like Jest.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Automated testing

GCP

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Cypress

Pact

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Java Developer

SALARY: £47,790-58,410 per annum

LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Bristol, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester & London

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 our offices stated above.

We’re not just a bank. We’re a technology-led organisation with a bold ambition: to shape finance as a force for good. As we continue to invest in our people, platforms, and products, we’re looking for passionate Java Developers that are proficient in Java to help us create secure, scalable, and customer-first solutions.

If you’re someone who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving meaningful problems, and wants to make a real impact - this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building modern applications that touch millions of lives. You’ll:

• 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.

Qualifications

We’re looking for engineers who are adaptable, curious, and passionate about building great software!

Please highlight any relevant experience with the following skills and technologies in your application:

• Backend Development
• Hands-on experience withJava, including designing and implementingRESTful APIsthat support scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures.
• Familiarity with backend frameworks such asSpring BootandNode.jsis beneficial.
• DevOps & Cloud
• Experience with CI/CD tools such asGitHub Actions,Jenkins, orHarness.
• Familiarity withDockerfor containerization andKubernetesfor orchestration.
• Exposure to cloud platforms —Google Cloud Platform (GCP)preferred, butAWSorAzureexperience is also welcome.
• Quality Testing & Automation
• Experience with automated testing tools likeJest,Cypress, orPact.
• Commitment to writingreliable,maintainable, andwell-testedcode.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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

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.

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.