Overview

Lead Fullstack Engineering (Java/JavaScript) opportunity at Lloyds Banking Group. Hybrid working options available. Full-time, 35 hours per week.

End Date: Saturday 27 September 2025

Location(s): Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds & Halifax

Salary: £90,440-127,680 per annum

Working Pattern: Hybrid; our work style is hybrid, with at least two days per week (40%) in one of the specified offices.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering teams to design, build, test, and deploy modular, cloud-native applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Quality Engineers, and stakeholders to align technical delivery with goals.
• Drive architectural decisions and governance for scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs to deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Shape engineering strategy and influence platform direction and ways of working.
• Mentor and develop talent in an inclusive environment.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for adaptable, curious engineers passionate about building great software. Please highlight relevant experience with the following skills and technologies:

• Leadership Experience
  Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams, shape technical strategy, and influence cross-functional collaboration.
• Programming Expertise
  Backend: Java, RESTful APIs; frameworks such as Spring Boot and Node.js are beneficial.
• Frontend Development
  JavaScript/TypeScript; frameworks/libraries such as React, Next.js, Redux, Vue.js, or Angular.
• DevOps & Cloud
  CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Harness); Docker, Kubernetes; cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure also welcome).
• Quality Testing & Automation
  Automated testing tools (Jest, Cypress, Pact); writing reliable, maintainable, well-tested code.

Assessment

If selected, you may be invited to a technical interview with Karat; your information may be shared with Karat in line with their privacy policy. We’re committed to inclusive recruitment and can provide adjustments on request.

About Working For Us

We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer a menopause health package, Working with Cancer initiative, and Disability Confident Leader status, with guaranteed interviews for a fair proportion of applicants with disabilities or neurodivergence who meet minimum criteria.

Benefits

• Up to 15% pension contribution
• Annual bonus (Group performance)
• Share schemes, including free shares
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 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? Apply today and find out more.

About Lloyds Banking Group

We’re driven by a clear purpose to help Britain prosper. We keep your data safe and will only ask for confidential information once invited to interview or accepted a verbal offer, with background checks conducted thereafter. We’re building a values-led, inclusive workforce.