Lead Fullstack Engineer (Java/JavaScript)

lloyds banking group; Newport; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is looking for a Lead Fullstack Engineering to drive engineering teams in delivering secure and scalable solutions. You will need expertise in Java for backend and JavaScript for frontend development, along with leadership experience in a collaborative environment. The role offers a competitive salary package and a hybrid working model ensuring flexibility.

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

• Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with Java, including designing RESTful APIs.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript for building user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Inspire teams to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications.
• Champion collaboration with Product Owners and Architects.
• Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalable solutions.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Java

JavaScript / TypeScript

DevOps

Cloud Technologies

Automated Testing

Tools

Spring Boot

React

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Title: Lead Fullstack Engineering (Java/JavaScript)

Salary: £90,440-127,680 per annum

Location(s): Edinburgh, Halifax, Bristol, Newport

Hours: Full-time – 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least two days per week, or 40% of time, in an office as stated above.

End Date: Thursday 19 February 2026

Flexible Working Options: We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

About This Opportunity

We’re not just another bank. We’re a technology-driven organisation on a mission to shape finance as a force for good. As we continue to invest in our people, platforms, and products, we’re looking for talented Lead Fullstack Software Engineering to help us build scalable, secure, and customer-centric solutions.

You’ll join a collaborative, agile environment where you’ll lead engineering teams empowering them to design and develop both frontend and backend components of modern applications. You’ll work with cloud-native technologies, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality software that makes a real difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspire and guide engineering teams, empowering them to design, build, test, and deploy modular, cloud-native applications and APIs.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration, working closely with Product Owners, Architects, Quality Engineers, and executive stakeholders to align technical delivery with strategic goals.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical governance, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Integrate seamlessly with internal systems and third-party APIs, delivering smooth and intuitive user experiences.
• Shape engineering strategy and innovation, influencing the future direction of our platforms, practices, and ways of working.
• Mentor and develop talent, cultivating an inclusive environment where engineers can grow, thrive, and do their best work.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for engineering leads who are adaptable, curious, and passionate about building great software. Please highlight any relevant experience with the following skills and technologies in your application:

• Leadership Experience – Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams, shape technical strategy, and influence cross-functional collaboration.
• Programming Expertise
• Backend Development – Proven 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 – Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript for building modern, responsive user interfaces. Experience with frameworks/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 (GCP preferred; AWS or Azure welcome).
• Quality Testing & Automation – Experience with automated testing tools like Jest, Cypress, or Pact. Commitment to writing reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code.

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Working for Us

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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 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!

About Lloyds Banking Group: We’re driven by a clear purpose to help Britain prosper. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace and keeping candidate data safe. We’ll only ask for confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited to interview or accepted a verbal offer.