End DateThursday 25 September 2025We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working optionsFlexible Working OptionsHybrid WorkingJob Description Summary.Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: JavaScript Engineering LeadSALARY:£90,440-127,680 per annumLOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds & HalifaxHOURS: Full-time – 35 hours per weekWORKING 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 OPPORTUNITYWe’re not just another bank. We’re a technology-driven organisation on a mission to shape finance as a force for good. As we continue to invest in our people, platforms, and products, we’re looking for talented JavaScript Engineering Leads across our platforms to help us build scalable, secure, and customer-centric solutions.You’ll join a collaborative, agile environment where you’ll leading engineering teams empowering them to design and develop both frontend and components of modern applications. You’ll work with cloud-native technologies, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality software that makes a real difference.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGAs a JavaScript Engineering Lead, you’ll:Inspire and guide engineering teams, empowering them to design, build, test, and deploy modular, cloud-native applications and APIs.Champion cross-functional collaboration, working closely with Product Owners, Architects, Quality Engineers, and executive stakeholders to align technical delivery with strategic goals.Drive architectural decisions and technical governance, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.Integrate seamlessly with internal systems and third-party APIs, delivering smooth and intuitive user experiences.Shape engineering strategy and innovation, influencing the future direction of our platforms, practices, and ways of working.Mentor and develop talent, cultivating an inclusive environment where engineers can grow, thrive, and do their best work.WHAT YOU’LL NEEDWe’re looking for engineering leads 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:Leadership ExperienceProven ability to lead and grow engineering teams, shape technical strategy, and influence cross-functional collaboration.Frontend DevelopmentStrong proficiency inJavaScript/TypeScriptfor building modern, responsive user interfaces.Experience with frameworks and libraries such asReact,Next.js,Redux,Vue.js, orAngularis highly desirable.DevOps & CloudExperience 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 & AutomationExperience 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 USWe’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 contributionAnnual bonus (based on Group performance)Share schemes, including free shares30 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysFlexible benefits tailored to your lifestyleGenerous parental leave and wellbeing supportReady for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?Apply today and find out more!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. #J-18808-Ljbffr