Senior Fullstack Developer (Java/JavaScript)

lloyds banking group; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution is seeking a Senior Fullstack Developer (Java/JavaScript) in Newport. This role includes designing modern applications and mentoring engineers while working in a hybrid model. You'll have a key role in building scalable services, applying best practices in backend development, CI/CD, and modern front-end techniques. A competitive salary and substantial benefits are offered. If you're passionate about software engineering and keen to contribute to meaningful projects, apply today.

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

• Proven hands-on experience with Java and RESTful APIs.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for responsive interfaces.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy frontend and backend services.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Quality Engineers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

React

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

Overview

End Date Friday 27 February 2026

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Fullstack Developer (Java/JavaScript)

SALARY: £70,929 - £86,691 per annum

LOCATION: Halifax, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Chester, Newport

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.

What you’ll be doing

As a senior 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.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning and inclusion.

What you’ll need

We’re looking for senior 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

• 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 and 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 — 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.

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!

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 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.