Software Engineer (Backend)

We are looking for a software engineer with experience in back-end development using Java to join our growing engineering team. You'll be responsible for developing high-quality, scalable services as part of our microservices-based architecture, while continuing to build your skills with the latest tools and frameworks. In this role, you'll get the chance to work on exciting projects that impact millions of users, while contributing to the development and optimization of critical back-end systems. What will you be doing with us?

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality back-end services using Java and related technologies.
• Develop containerized applications using Docker and deploy them in Kubernetes environments.
• Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring that code is thoroughly tested and of the highest quality.
• Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-performance, integrated back-end services.
• Support the integration of back-end services with front-end components and third-party APIs.
• Participate in code reviews, helping to maintain coding standards and improve team performance.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to deploy and monitor services in cloud environments.
• Continuously explore new technologies, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the architecture and tech stack
  
  Software Engineering experience - Java
• Proven experience as a software engineer with a strong focus on back-end development using Java.
• Hands-on experience in building and maintaining microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
Containerisation
• Familiarity with containerized applications (Docker) and deploying them in Kubernetes environments.
Agile experience
• Experience working in Agile environments, particularly within Scrum teams.
Communication skills
• Solid communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
And we are looking for people that demonstrate professional curiosity and a willingness to learn, grow, and explore new back-end technologies. Desirable:
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth2, JWT, or IAM.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as GCP or Azure.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
  
  We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including 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.

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're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity. We're actively seeking to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and thinking approaches and would like to encourage applications from under-represented groups from candidates of all ethnicities, cultures and identities, and from candidates that identify as neurodiverse. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to support you in showcasing your best self; 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
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies