Lead Software Engineer, Lloyds
£84.1-126.1k
+ An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance + Share schemes including free shares
More information about location
2 days a week in office
Retail and commercial bank
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Retail and commercial bank
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
£84.1-126.1k
+ An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance + Share schemes including free shares
More information about location
2 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To support families and businesses, helping them to take the next step, whatever that may be.
Role
Who you are
- Essential, mature expertise in Quarkus, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices, SOAP services, and evolving microservice build patterns
- Modern JavaScript proficiency: ReactJS, Redux, Webpack, HTML5, DHTML, ES6, Ajax, jQuery, Bootstrap
- Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless architectures
- Mature capability with DevOps tooling: Harness CI/CD, Maven, Git, Eclipse, IntelliJ, and modern CI/CD automation practices
- Handson engineering practices including Pair Programming, TDD, BDD, and reusable build frameworks
- Demonstrated experience with Agentic AI: AI and data tooling, crossplatform collaboration, and contributing to AIdriven agent development
- Advanced capability in Authentication and authorisation patterns: SSO, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, IDP integration, token issuance, secure API patterns, and mobile
- Proficiency with GitHub Copilot, Codex/Sonet, and AIassisted code generation, documentation, and debugging
- Mature use of tools/frameworks: Dynatrace, Playwright, Lighthouse, Gatling
- Deep experience in cash management and payment products, especially Accounts, Deposits, Business Debit, and Merchant Services
What the job involves
- If you think all banks are the same, you’re wrong. We’re a pioneering, fast-changing business that’s shaping finance as a force for good. If you’re after a role where you can have an impact and do the best work of your career, you’ve just found it
- Be at the heart of delivery in your team building features with a passion for great Problem-solving skills within a technical environment
- Work with the product and engineering leads to achieve the vision and customer outcomes for your Lab, through writing well-factored and tested code
- Be curious about technology and understanding how things work
- You'll influence positively demonstrating the right values and behaviours as we improve how we deliver
- Build Modern, Cloud‑Native Services
- Engineer high‑quality microservices using Quarkus, Spring Boot, RESTful patterns, SOAP services, and evolving microservice build frameworks
- Develop secure, performant, and scalable applications using Java, NodeJS, Hibernate, Apache, and industry‑endorsed design patterns
- Build intuitive, resilient UI experiences using ReactJS, Redux, Webpack, HTML5, ES6, Ajax, jQuery, Bootstrap, and modern JavaScript engineering practices
- Deliver High‑Quality, Testable, and Secure Solutions
- Apply hands‑on engineering practices including pair programming, TDD, BDD, reusable frameworks, and automated quality gates
- Implement advanced authentication and authorisation patterns: SSO, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, IDP integration, token flows, secure API design, and mobile SDK integration aligned to LBG standards
- Drive Modern DevOps, Automation & Platform Excellence
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Harness, Maven, GitHub, Git, IntelliJ/Eclipse, and modern automation tooling
- Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless patterns to design scalable deployment architectures across Lloyds cloud environments
- Use Dynatrace, Playwright, Lighthouse, Gatling, and other monitoring/quality frameworks to ensure robust performance and observability
- Shape the Future of AI Driven Engineering
- Contribute to agentic AI initiatives across BTB and BCB—supporting AI‑driven automation, developer‑assist tools, orchestration agents, and end‑to‑end intelligent workflows
- Use GitHub Copilot, Codex/Sonnet, and other AI‑assisted tooling for accelerated coding, documentation, and debugging
- Collaborate with data, platform, and product teams to embed AI‑enabled capabilities into customer‑facing journeys and backend services
- Engineer for Mission Critical Banking Domains
- Build and optimise services across core BTB/BCB capabilities including Accounts, Deposits, Business Debit, Payments, Cash Management, and Merchant Services
- Lead by Example in Engineering Excellence
- Provide technical leadership across squads—shaping architecture, promoting modern engineering mindset, and mentoring colleagues
- Participate in design reviews, threat modelling, dependency mapping, and cross‑lab engineering governance
Application process
- End Date: April 18, 2026
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Lloyds Bank, part of Lloyds Banking Group, began operations back in 1765 and is nowadays one of the UK’s leading retail and commercial banks. As with many leading banks, the company has dealt with its share of controversy, but it has nonetheless stood the test of time and worked to build back its public reputation in the wake of these setbacks.
As part of its ongoing digital transformation, the company is seeking to put the cloud at the front of its services and systems, and has cited intentions to invest heavily in overhauling its technology infrastructure. All this seeks to serve the modern banking customer, and to compete with the fast-increasing number of alternative banking options appearing on the market.
On top of this, Lloyds Bank has shown great interest in facilitating innovation in the industry, joining as a partner on "FinTech Action Labs" to bring its industry expertise to early-stage FinTechs. The company continues to enhance its online and mobile services (it is the UK's biggest mobile bank), as well as expanding its partnerships with digital banking companies.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
- A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
- A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
- Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
- Health insurance: Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
- Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
- Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
- Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
- Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our 'Your Tomorrow' scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Charlie Nunn
(Group Chief Executive)Spent nine years at HSBC, including as Group Head of Wealth Management and Digital, and as CEO of Wealth and Personal Banking.
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