• Edinburgh, Bristol, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester

LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, Bristol

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 a bank. We’re a technology-led organisation with a bold ambition: to shape finance as a force for good. As we continue to invest in our people, platforms, and products, we’re looking for passionate Java Developers that are proficient in Java to help us create secure, scalable, and customer-first solutions.

If you’re someone who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving meaningful problems, and wants to make a real impact - this could be the perfect next step in your career.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building modern applications that touch millions of lives. You’ll:

Design, develop, test, and deploy frontend and backend services.

Build and deploy containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.

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

Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Quality Engineers.

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

Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape our engineering strategy.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for engineers who are adaptable, curious, and passionate about building great software!

To help us understand how you might contribute to our team, please highlight any relevant experience with the following skills and technologies in your application:

Hands-on experience withJava, including designing and implementingRESTful APIsthat support scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures.

Familiarity with backend frameworks such asSpring BootandNode.jsis beneficial.

DevOps & Cloud

Experience with CI/CD tools such asGitHub Actions,Jenkins, orHarness.

Familiarity withDockerfor containerization andKubernetesfor orchestration.

Exposure to cloud platforms —Google Cloud Platform (GCP)preferred, butAWSorAzureexperience is also welcome.

Quality Testing & Automation

Experience with automated testing tools likeJest,Cypress, orPact.

Commitment to writingreliable,maintainable, andwell-testedcode.

If you're selected to move forward in our assessment process, you may be invited to complete a technical interview with Karat - our trusted interviewing partner. As part of this stage, we’ll share your information with Karat, in line with their privacy policy.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to support you.

ABOUT WORKING FOR US

We’re proud to be a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. From our menopause health package to our Working with Cancer initiative, we’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We’re also a Disability Confident Leader, and we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergence who meet the minimum criteria.

Our benefits include:

Up to 15% pension contribution

Annual bonus (based on Group performance)

Share schemes, including free shares

Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle

Generous parental leave and wellbeing support

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

By joining our Talent Community your profile will be visible to our recruitment teams, who are constantly looking to match outstanding talent with our current and future opportunities.Just complete the short form and we’ll be able to keep you up to date.

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'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.