Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Lloyds Banking Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UK is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to transform its digital services. The role involves designing scalable backend solutions using Java and modern OOP languages. Candidates should be experienced in containerization and cloud platforms. The position offers hybrid working and a generous benefits package including up to 15% pension contribution and 30 days' holiday.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Annual bonus and share schemes

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience in Java.
• Experience with containerization using Docker.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services.
• Build and manage containerized applications.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for secure solutions.

Skills

Backend development in Java

Containerization (Docker)

Orchestration (Kubernetes)

CI/CD principles

RESTful APIs

SQL/NoSQL databases

Tools

Terraform

Git

JUnit

Job description

End Date

Sunday 17 August 2025

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 Share, Reduced Hours

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

JOB TITLE:Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
SALARY :£70,929 - £86,691
LOCATION(S): Chester and Edinburgh
HOURS:Full-time – 35 hours per week
WORKING PATTERN:Hybrid – 40% (or two days) in one of our office sites

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We’re transforming the way we serve our 26 million customers by investing in cutting-edge technology and exceptional engineering talent. As a Backend Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building scalable, secure, and resilient services that power our digital platforms.

You’ll work in a collaborative, agile environment where your ideas and expertise will shape the future of our backend systems. From microservices to cloud-native infrastructure, you’ll be at the heart of our engineering transformation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services using Java and other modern OOP languages (e.g. Go, Python).

• Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (GKE).

• Develop RESTful APIs and work with API Gateways (e.g. Apigee).

• Apply Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Git, Jenkins).

• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and Unix/Linux environments.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure secure, scalable solutions.

• Mentor junior engineers and support community knowledge sharing.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for engineers who are technically strong, collaborative, and eager to grow. You’ll need:

• Strong backend development experience in Java and ideally another OOP language.

• Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and service mesh (Istio).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and IaC tools (Terraform).

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps principles.

• Experience with TDD using JUnit and knowledge of secure coding practices.

Any experience with the below would also be desirable:

• microservices, event-driven systems, and test automation (BDD, contract testing).

ABOUT WORKING FOR US

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• Annual bonus and share schemes

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible benefits and wellbeing initiatives

• Supportive policies including parental leave and workplace adjustments

Want to do amazing work that makes a difference?

Join our journey!

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.