JOB TITLE: Fullstack Engineering Lead (Java/JavaScript)
LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds & Halifax
HOURS: Full-time, 35 hours per week
WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid working, at least two days per week or 40% of time at one of the offices stated above.
Job Description Summary
We are a technology-driven organization looking for talented Fullstack Software Engineering Leads to build scalable, secure, and customer-centric solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Inspire and guide engineering teams to design, build, test, and deploy modular, cloud-native applications and APIs.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration with Product Owners, Architects, Quality Engineers, and executive stakeholders.
- Drive architectural decisions and technical governance for scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
- Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs delivering smooth and intuitive user experiences.
- Shape engineering strategy and innovation influencing platform and working practices.
- Mentor and develop talent cultivating an inclusive engineering environment.
What You'll Need
We are seeking engineering leads who are adaptable, curious, and passionate about building great software with experience in:
- Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams, shape technical strategy, and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Backend Development: Hands-on experience with Java, designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Familiarity with Spring Boot and Node.js beneficial.
- Frontend Development: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript; experience with React, Next.js, Redux, Vue.js, or Angular highly desirable.
- DevOps & Cloud: Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Harness; familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes; exposure to Google Cloud Platform (preferred), AWS or Azure.
- Quality Testing & Automation: Experience with automated testing tools such as Jest, Cypress, or Pact; commitment to writing reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code.
About Working For Us
Lloyds Banking Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Benefits include up to 15% pension contribution, annual bonus, share schemes, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible benefits, generous parental leave, and wellbeing support.
