Senior Software Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on managing customer data with an emphasis on performance and resilience, using cutting-edge technology to redefine banking. The ideal candidate will have strong Java expertise and experience with cloud-native principles. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and invests in its people, offering flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package. Be part of a mission to create impactful solutions for millions of customers.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 15%

Performance bonuses

Share schemes

Flexible benefits

Generous holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in Java with experience from project inception to production.
• Familiarity with test-driven development and Agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer data for the Customer Data Services Platform.
• Ensure high standards of performance, resilience, and integrity.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

REST APIs

JSON

Microservices

Kafka

Postgres

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Spinnaker

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Spinnaker

Job description

End Date: Saturday 07 June 2025

Salary Range: £78,849 - £118,274

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

Flexible Working Options: Flexibility in when hours are worked, Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer

SALARY: £81,999 - £91,110

LOCATION(S): London

HOURS: Full-time

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, involving at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our office location.

About this opportunity

We're on a mission to build the bank of the future, redefining what a bank is from the inside out. Our technology and culture are evolving to create a true engineering-led organisation.

This role is within our Customer Data Services Platform, managing customer data for Lloyds Banking Group. Our mission is to make data accessible with confidentiality, ensuring high standards of performance, resilience, and integrity, supporting operational support 24/7 using SRE principles.

Why Lloyds Banking Group

We are evolving, investing in our people, data, and technology to meet the needs of our 26 million customers. Join us and be part of our growth journey.

What you’ll need

• Technical expertise in Java, with experience from project inception to production, valuing well-tested software and feedback.
• Experience with Spring, Hibernate, REST APIs, JSON, Microservices, Kafka, and Postgres.
• Understanding of architecture and cloud-native principles.
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Familiarity with test-driven development.
• Experience with container environments like Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, preferably GCP.
• Experience automating CI/CD with tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive culture.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and mentor.
• Growth mindset and Agile principles familiarity.

Location and Hybrid working

Based in London, with some travel. Expect at least two days per week in the office, with home-working options.

About working for us

We promote inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunity. Our benefits include a pension contribution of up to 15%, performance bonuses, share schemes, flexible benefits, generous holidays, and wellbeing initiatives.

Join us to do meaningful work that impacts millions.

Our commitment

We aim to create a values-led, inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, providing opportunities for all colleagues to make a difference.