Software Engineer

Lloyds Bank plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous pension contribution up to

An annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping

24 days’ holiday

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer to join our network services platform. This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working with at least two days in the office and is based in Manchester or Leeds.

You will develop, monitor and improve network services, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and learn from expert engineers in modern infrastructure practices while contributing to platform development and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Interest in networking, automation, and modern engineering practices.
• Basic awareness of APIs, scripting, private cloud technologies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data.

Responsibilities

• Support Developing Network Services Skills – research industry trends for innovative new solutions to problems within the platform.
• Enabling teams to move faster, more accurately and with assurance in our platform offering to customers.
• Monitor & Improve – identify issues, analyse trends, and support troubleshooting across network platforms with real-world infrastructure challenges.
• Grow & Learn – learn from expert engineers in a supportive environment, building practical skills in network engineering, automation and modern infrastructure practices.
• Contribute to Platform Development – help enhance network capabilities by supporting automation initiatives and improving platform performance.

Job description

Job Description Summary

End Date Thursday 24 September 2026

Salary Range £36,224 - £38,130

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

Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Manchester or Leeds.

Job Title

Software Engineer

Work Hours and Pattern

HOURS: Full-time, 35 hours

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time in the office.

What you’ll be doing

• Support Developing Network Services Skills – research industry trends for innovative new solutions to problems within the platform.
• Enabling teams to move faster, more accurately and with assurance in our platform offering to customers
• Monitor & Improve – work closely with engineering and operations teams to identify issues, analyse trends, and support troubleshooting across our network platforms, gaining hands‑on experience with real‑world infrastructure challenges
• Grow & Learn – learn from expert engineers in a supportive environment, building practical skills in network engineering, automation, and modern infrastructure practices. We'll support you in developing a deep technical foundation, which you'll apply to everyday problems in a large enterprise network
• Contribute to Platform Development – play an active role in enhancing our network capabilities by supporting automation initiatives, improving platform performance, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of how we design and deliver network services.

What we’re looking for

• A passion for technology and a genuine curiosity to learn and develop
• An interest in networking, automation, and modern engineering practices
• Basic awareness of APIs, scripting, private cloud technologies, or related tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with confidence working with data
• A collaborative approach and an eagerness to understand how systems and technologies integrate
• An interest in emerging technologies, including AI and observability, with the ability to work within enterprise standards and controls.
• Any experience of these would be great: Exposure to technology, networking, infrastructure, or IT through education, work experience, or personal projects
• An understanding of how systems, applications, and digital services work together
• Confidence using data and technology to identify and solve problems
• Awareness of software, infrastructure, or engineering lifecycles
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities
• A proactive approach to learning new technologies and improving ways of working.

This is a place for you

We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. We recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.

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

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 24 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.

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.