Senior Software Engineer

Lloyds Bank plc; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Software Engineer to advance their software solutions in a hybrid working environment. The role focuses on developing robust backend services, utilizing technologies like Java, Quarkus, and Docker to address complex challenges in payments. Candidates should have strong expertise in Java and experience with microservices architecture. Join the firm to shape the future of finance with exciting opportunities for growth, a competitive salary range of £70,929 - £106,394, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Annual bonus award

Share schemes including free shares

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java with Quarkus framework.
• Expertise in RESTful APIs and event-driven systems using Kafka.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design robust backend services using Java and Quarkus.
• Collaborate closely with product owner to ensure delivery excellence.
• Monitor and optimize application performance using APM tools.

Skills

Java

Quarkus framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Kafka

Kubernetes

Docker

PostgreSQL

GCP services

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Job description

**End Date**Wednesday 07 January 2026**Salary Range**£70,929 - £106,394**Flexible Working Options**Hybrid Working, Job Share**Job Description Summary**.**Job Description****JOB TITLE:**Senior Software Engineer**SALARY:**£70,929 - £80,000**LOCATION:**Edinburgh**HOURS:**Full time**WORKING PATTERN:**Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in our Edinburgh office**About this opportunity…**As a skilled Senior Software Engineer, you’ll bring your deep technical expertise to the table, driving technical development and delivery in key areas. You’ll focus on solving complex challenges with your specialised knowledge taking ownership of critical tech delivery within your team.This is a great opportunity to help us create a fully in-house developed gateway to SWIFT Scheme to evolve into a solution fit for the long-term future of Payments. In this role, you’ll lead the way in shaping the direction of our software solutions, using your expertise to make impactful decisions and drive success. You’ll collaborate closely with the team and product owner to ensure delivery excellence. If you’re someone who thrives on delivering high-quality solutions and making real impact with your technical know-how, we’d love to hear from you!Like the modern Britain we serve, we’re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We’re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…**What you’ll do…*** Design and develop robust backend services using Java (17+) and **Quarkus** in a **microservices** architecture.* Build and maintain **containerized** applications using **Docker** and orchestrate deployments on **K8s** (Kubernetes).* Integrate and lead **real-time data streams** using **Apache Kafka** and event-driven patterns.* Work with **GCP** (Google Cloud Platform) services such as **Cloud Run**, **Pub/Sub**, **Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL)**, and implement **IAM** (Identity and Access Management) and security controls.* Collaborate with **DevOps** teams to ensure **CI/CD pipelines** **and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)**using tools like **Terraform**.* Write clean, maintainable, and **secure code**aligned with**banking standards** and **SWIFT CSP compliance** practices.* Monitor and optimize application performance using **APM** (Application Performance Monitoring) tools such as **Prometheus**, **Grafana**, **Splunk**, and **Dynatrace**.* Develop **UI components**using **React & TypeScript**, integrating with backend services.* Implement **TDD** for backend services and **BDD** for functional and UI testing.**What you’ll need…*** Strong proficiency in **Java** with **Quarkus framework**.* Expertise in **RESTful APIs, microservices architecture**, and **event-driven systems** using **Kafka**.* Experience with **Kubernetes** and **Docker** for container orchestration.* Solid understanding of **PostgreSQL** schema design and database layer orchestration.* Familiarity with **GCP services** and **cloud-native development**.* Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as **IDP, Harness, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI**.* Experience in building UI using **React-based Interstellar framework** and **TypeScript**, including integration with backend interfaces and alignment to security protocols.* Domain knowledge of SWIFT payment systems; development experience with SWIFT interfaces such as **AMH** (Alliance Messaging Hub) and **SAA** (SWIFT Alliance Access) is a plus.**It would be great if you also had any of the following…*** **Infrastructure as Code (IaC):** Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools for automated provisioning.* **Domain-Driven Design (DDD):** Ability to model complex business domains and implement modular architectures.* **Performance Engineering:** Experience with JMeter, or other performance/load testing tools for high-volume transaction systems.* **Security & Compliance:** Understanding of SWIFT CSP frameworks for secure application development.* **AI & Automation:** Exposure to AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot, and automation frameworks for productivity.* **Messaging & Integration:** Knowledge of Kafka, GCP Pub/Sub, and other messaging systems for event-driven architectures.* **Continuous Improvement:** Experience in Agile/DevOps culture, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and release management.**About working for us…**Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We’re disability confident. So, if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.**We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes…*** A generous pension contribution of up to 15%* An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance* Share schemes including free shares* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top* A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesIf you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. **We’d love to hear from you!****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.**With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.