Senior Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Location: Bristol

Salary: £70,929 – £106,394 per annum

End Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025

Hours: Full-time – 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid – at least two days per week (40%) in‑office

Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

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.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services.
• Build and deploy containerised 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.

We’re looking for engineers who are adaptable, curious, and passionate about building great software! Highlight any relevant experience with the following skills and technologies in your application.

• 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.

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, or Harness.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerisation and Kubernetes for orchestration.
• Exposure to cloud platforms – Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferred, but AWS or Azure experience is also welcome.

• Experience with automated testing tools like Jest, Cypress, or Pact.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Power Mock.
• Commitment to writing reliable, maintainable, and well‑tested code.

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 privacy policy.

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.

• 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

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we’re driven by a clear purpose – to help Britain prosper. With us, you’ll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

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We’re focused on creating a values‑led culture and building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve.