Senior Backend Engineer: Java/Spring Microservices (Hybrid)

Lloyd's; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services group in Chester seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join the Loans Lab. You will design and improve backend microservices, ensuring quality software through agile practices. Strong Java and Spring experience are essential. This role offers hybrid working, generous benefits, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions. Join a diverse team that values inclusivity and employee well-being.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual bonus award

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping benefits

30 days' holiday

Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for exchanging ideas.
• Ability to design, build, and test backend microservices.
• Experience with agile methodologies and end-to-end software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, well-tested, robust code.
• Coach other engineers to help them grow.
• Drive efforts to improve backend software and quality practices.

Skills

Java (17+)

Spring Framework

Microservice Development

Kubernetes

Cloud technologies (preferably GCP)

Agile development methods

JavaScript/TypeScript

DevOps tooling

Job description

A major financial services group in Chester seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join the Loans Lab. You will design and improve backend microservices, ensuring quality software through agile practices. Strong Java and Spring experience are essential. This role offers hybrid working, generous benefits, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions. Join a diverse team that values inclusivity and employee well-being.