Senior Software Engineer (Cards)

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

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Manchester. This role involves designing and building backend services using Java and working with cloud technologies like Google Cloud. As a part of a hybrid team, you will collaborate with various departments and contribute to architectural strategies. If you are passionate about software engineering and enjoy mentoring others, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Up to 15% pension contribution

Annual bonus based on performance

Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Generous parental leave and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Java.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Architects.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and strategy.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Spring Boot

Node.js

Cypress

RestAssured

Playwright

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Azure

Job description

**End Date**Friday 13 March 2026**Salary Range**£72,702 - £109,053**Flexible Working Options**Hybrid Working, Job Share**Job Description Summary**Software Engineer will lead technical development and delivery at Team and sometimes Lab level. They can be a Line Manager who will act as co-lead with the Team PO for overall delivery. In these cases, they will be responsible for overall tech delivery, line management & app ownership alongside their own software engineering output.. Others will operate as Individual Contributors, who are specialists in particular technology areas and will be narrower and deeper in focus.**Job Description****JOB TITLE:**Senior Software Engineer**SALARY:** £72,702 - £80,780**LOCATION(S):** Manchester and Chester**HOURS:** Full-time – 35 hours per week **WORKING 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 OPPORTUNITY**We’re not just a bank. We’re a technology-led organisation with a bold ambition: to shape finance as a force for good. As we continue to invest in our people, platforms, and products, we’re looking for passionate **Senior Java Developers** to help us create secure, scalable, and customer-first solutions. If you’re someone who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving meaningful problems, and wants to make a real impact - this could be the perfect next step in your career. **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**As a senior software engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building modern applications that touch millions of lives. You’ll:* Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services.* Build and deploy containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.* Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles.* Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Quality Engineers.* Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs to create seamless user experiences.* Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape our engineering strategy.* Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning and inclusion. **WHAT YOU’LL NEED**We’re looking for engineers 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: **Backend Development*** Proven hands-on experience with **Java**, including designing and implementing **RESTful APIs** that support scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures.* Familiarity with backend frameworks such as **Spring Boot** and **Node.js** is beneficial. **DevOps & Cloud*** Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Harness.* Familiarity with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.* Exposure to cloud platforms — Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferred, but AWS or Azure experience is also welcome. **Quality Testing & Automation*** Experience with automated testing tools like Cypress, RestAssured or Playwright.* Commitment to writing reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code. **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.****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** We’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 contribution* Annual bonus (based on 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 **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.**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.