Senior Java Backend Engineer – Hybrid & Microservices

Lloyds Bank plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Manchester or Chester. You will develop high-quality backend systems while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java and Spring Framework, is familiar with microservices, and embraces agile methodologies. Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension contributions, and 30 days' holiday alongside bank holidays.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution up to 15%

Annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java (17+) and Spring Framework for development.
• Able to design, build and test backend microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with agile development methods & tooling such as Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Drive efforts to create, build, support and improve backend software.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams.
• Ensure good quality and engineering practices are followed.

Skills

Java (17+)

Spring Framework

Microservice Development

Kubernetes

GCP

Agile development methods

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A major banking group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Manchester or Chester. You will develop high-quality backend systems while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java and Spring Framework, is familiar with microservices, and embraces agile methodologies. Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension contributions, and 30 days' holiday alongside bank holidays.