Software Engineer

Yorkshire Building Society; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 25 days + bank holidays

On target bonus 7% (up to 15%)

Pension up to 11%

Private medical insurance

Self-service benefits portal

Job summary

Yorkshire Building Society is seeking an API & Microservices Software Development Engineer to join our Engineering team. You’ll design, develop, document, and test automation for APIs and microservices that power YBS’s digital platforms.

This hybrid role involves collaboration across teams and occasional out‑of‑hours support. You’ll work on delivering APIs and Java Spring Boot microservices, implement automated build pipelines and monitoring capabilities, and collaborate with Tech leads,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience in API and microservices design.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver APIs and Java Spring Boot microservices underpinning digital platforms.
• Implement automated build pipelines and monitoring capabilities.
• Lead peer reviews of documentation, code, and tests.
• Collaborate with tech leads, architects, analysts, Scrum Master and Product Owners.
• Ensure system design meets current and future architecture and infrastructure requirements.
• Provide out-of-hours support for services.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful API design

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

Job description

We are looking for an API & Microservices - Software Development Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to learn new technologies and help shape the digital future at YBS.

At YBS we provide our Software Development Engineers with the learning tools required to develop and further themselves within their IT career. We also encourage and appreciate innovation - learn, deliver, innovate and enjoy work is what we do every day!

This is a hybrid role, a mix of working from home plus time in our central Leeds & Bradford offices.

About the role

As Software Development Engineer – API & Microservices, you’ll design, develop, document, and create test automation of software and configuration that delivers value to YBS customers. You will -

• Work on delivering API’s and Java Spring Boot Microservices that underpin our Digital platforms.
• Work on implementing automated build pipelines and monitoring capabilities
• Participate and lead peer reviews of documentation, code, unit and integration testing
• Collaborate with Tech leads, Architects, Analysts, Scrum Master and Product Owners to perform impact analysis and estimation on requirements and designs
• Ensure that system design meets the current design standards, is appropriate for current architecture and meets future architecture and infrastructure requirements
• Provide out of hours support for services

About you

You’ll have hands‑on experience of Java and Spring Boot. In addition, you’ll have -

• Strong knowledge of modern technologies and platforms used within digital and cloud applications
• Desirable skills include:
  • Restful Design, working with API Gateway products - Azure
  • Containers and Container Orchestration - Docker, Kubernetes
  • Continuous Integration Pipelines and version control platforms
  • Experience with agile methodologies

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work‑life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development.

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self‑service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel at [e-mail]