Senior Java Developer

Lloyds Banking Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design and build modern applications that impact millions. The role involves backend development using Java and RESTful APIs, alongside collaboration in a hybrid work environment. Competitive salary ranges from £70,929 to £86,691 per annum, with excellent benefits including a 15% pension contribution and 30 days holiday.

Benefits

Up to 15% pension contribution

Annual bonus

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, including designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Harness.
• Experience with automated testing tools like Jest, Cypress, or Pact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services.
• Build and deploy containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Quality Engineers.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

End Date

Thursday 25 September 2025

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

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Java Developer

SALARY: £70,929 - £86,691 per annum

LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Bristol, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester & Birmingham

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 Senior Java Developers 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 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 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 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 withJava, including designing and implementingRESTful APIsthat support scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures.

• Familiarity with backend frameworks such asSpring BootandNode.jsis beneficial.

DevOps & Cloud

• Experience with CI/CD tools such asGitHub Actions,Jenkins, orHarness.

• Familiarity withDockerfor containerization andKubernetesfor orchestration.

• Exposure to cloud platforms —Google Cloud Platform (GCP)preferred, butAWSorAzureexperience is also welcome.

Quality Testing & Automation

• Experience with automated testing tools likeJest,Cypress, orPact.

• Commitment to writingreliable,maintainable, andwell-testedcode.

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.

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 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.