Java Developer

lloyds banking group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their team in Manchester. In a hybrid working role, you will design and build applications that make a significant impact on customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java, RESTful APIs, and familiarity with modern cloud and DevOps tools. This company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and offers excellent benefits including pension contributions and flexible work options.

Benefits

Up to 15% pension contribution

Annual bonus

Share schemes

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Java and designing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy frontend and backend services.
• Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering strategy.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

Node.js

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

AWS

Azure

Jest

Cypress

Pact

Job description

End Date

Thursday 25 December 2025

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job Title

Java Developer

Salary

£47,790-58,410 per annum

Location(s)

Bristol, Chester, Halifax, Leeds & Manchester

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.

About This Opportunity

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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 containerised 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:

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.

DevOps & Cloud

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Harness.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerisation 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 the 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.