Senior Software Engineer (Fullstack)

Lloyds Banking Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking organization seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Fullstack) to design and develop modern, customer-centric applications. Join a collaborative team where your expertise in Java, React, and cloud-based technologies will shape seamless financial solutions. Enjoy competitive compensation and hybrid working options while contributing to a culture of diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Annual bonus award

Share schemes

Lifestyle adaptable benefits

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong experience in both frontend (React, TypeScript) and backend (Java, Spring Boot).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable modular applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform architectural decisions.

Skills

Backend development

Frontend development

DevOps

Automation testing

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

React

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

End Date

Sunday 29 June 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, Reduced Hours

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

JOB TITLE : Senior Software Engineer (Fullstack)

SALARY:

Regional: £70,929 - £86,691 GBP London: £81,999-£100,221 GBP

LOCATION(S):

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 another bank. We’re a technology-driven organisation on a mission to shape finance as a force for good. As we continue to invest in our people, platforms, and products, we’re looking for talented Fullstack Engineers to help us build scalable, secure, and customer-centric solutions.

You’ll join a collaborative, agile team where you’ll design and develop both frontend and backend components of modern applications. You’ll work with cloud-native technologies, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality software that makes a real difference.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy modular applications, APIs, and services using Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React, or similar technologies.

• Build containerized applications using Docker and deploy them to Kubernetes environments.

• Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Architects, and Quality Engineers.

• Integrate with third-party APIs and internal systems to deliver seamless user experiences.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical governance.

• Mentor junior engineers and support community knowledge sharing.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for engineers who are adaptable, curious, and passionate about building great software. You’ll need:

Strong hands-on experience in both frontend and backend development

• Backend: Proficiency in Java (17+) or Node or Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and other modern frontend frameworks.

• DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Harness), Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (GCP preferred).

• Automation: Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Pact, etc.).

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%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

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.