Lead Software Engineer

Lloyd's; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking group in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join its Security Vulnerability Services team. This role involves designing and maintaining software systems on the Google Cloud Platform, collaborating to deliver data-intensive applications, and integrating security controls. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in Python and a strong understanding of secure development practices.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Python and comfort navigating diverse tech ecosystems.
• Experience in designing and maintaining secure systems in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, risk mitigation, and secure development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain software systems hosted in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Collaborate with product owners to deliver high-throughput, data-intensive applications.
• Lead the integration of security controls into the software lifecycle.

Skills

Proficient in Python

Understanding of vulnerability management

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Job description

Overview

The Chief Security Office (CSO) plays a vital role in delivering Lloyds Banking Group's vision of putting customers at the heart of everything we do, helping Britain prosper, and protecting the Group and its customers and suppliers from security threats. We defend, and we enable. Our mission is to help the bank move safely faster, with engineering at the heart of security services to the Group. We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Security Vulnerability Services team. You'll be instrumental in building the data-driven applications that power our cyber security services—helping us detect, manage, and respond to vulnerabilities across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain our in-house developed software systems hosted in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Get creative to take our systems to the next level.
• Collaborate with product owners and service leads to deliver high-throughput, data-intensive applications for security analysts and engineers across the Group.
• Lead the integration of security controls into the software lifecycle.
• Proven expertise in Python and comfort navigating diverse tech ecosystems.
• Experience designing and maintaining secure systems in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, risk mitigation, and secure development practices.
• Passion for enabling business outcomes through technology and data.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Python and comfort navigating diverse tech ecosystems.
• Experience designing and maintaining secure systems in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, risk mitigation, and secure development practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

About the role

Join our journey to build data-driven cyber security services that help the Group detect, manage, and respond to vulnerabilities across the organisation.