Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a leading financial institution, where you will play a crucial role in developing secure client and digital authentication systems. As a software engineer, you'll utilize your expertise in Java and microservices to create scalable services that enhance user experiences. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, including cloud infrastructure and containerized environments, while being part of a diverse and inclusive team. Join us to make a positive impact in the financial sector and contribute to shaping the future of banking.

Benefits

Generous pension

Annual bonus

Share schemes

Flexible benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in Java software engineering and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of authentication mechanisms like OAuth2 and JWT.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality back-end services using Java.
• Implement Domain-Driven Design and Test-Driven Development principles.
• Collaborate with teams on project goals and timelines.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Spring Boot

OAuth2

JWT

IAM

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Agile

Scrum

Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Monitoring tools

Logging tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (GCP, Azure)

Job description

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Client:

Lloyds Banking Group

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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SALARY : £68,202 – 75,780 per annum

LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Halifax or Leeds

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 our offices in either Edinburgh, Halifax or Leeds. Applications from those unable to work from these locations cannot be considered at this time.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Identity & Authentication Platform (ID&Auth), responsible for secure client and digital authentication across all digital channels of the bank.

We are seeking a software engineer with experience in back-end development using Java. You will develop high-quality, scalable services as part of our microservices architecture, while enhancing your skills with the latest tools and frameworks.

This role offers the chance to work with modern technologies such as microservices, cloud infrastructure, and containerized environments.

You will develop, test, and optimize back-end services supporting seamless user experiences and integrations with front-end and external systems.

What will you be doing with us?

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality back-end services using Java and related technologies.
• Develop containerized applications with Docker and deploy in Kubernetes.
• Implement Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.
• Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Collaborate with the Tech Lead and engineers on back-end services and APIs.
• Integrate with front-end components and third-party APIs.
• Optimize and refactor codebases for performance and scalability.
• Ensure security, error handling, logging, and monitoring best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with DevOps for deployment.
• Continuously evaluate new tools and technologies.
• Work with cross-functional teams on project goals and timelines.

ABOUT US

We’re transforming our Group and shaping finance for good, investing in technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone, including you!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We welcome candidates with experience in:

• Java software engineering, microservices, Spring Boot
• Authentication/authorization mechanisms like OAuth2, JWT, IAM
• Containerization with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure)
• Agile, Scrum, CI/CD, automated testing
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Monitoring and logging tools

ABOUT WORKING FOR US

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under-represented groups, including neurodiverse candidates. We support reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

Our benefits include a generous pension, annual bonus, share schemes, flexible benefits, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing initiatives, and parental leave policies.

Join us to have a positive impact, learn, grow, and thrive. Apply today!

At Lloyds Banking Group, our purpose is to help Britain prosper. Our colleagues focus on making a difference for customers, businesses, and communities. With us, you'll shape the future of financial services, with many opportunities to develop.

We prioritize data safety and transparency during recruitment, conducting background checks only after an offer is accepted, with full explanations provided.

We are committed to a values-led, inclusive culture, reflecting the diversity of our communities, where all colleagues can make a difference.