Job Title
Technical Application Specialist
Location
Edinburgh
Employment Details
* Full Time – 35 hours per week
* Hybrid – at least two days per week in our Edinburgh office
* Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working
Salary Range
£70,929 – £86,691
End Date
Thursday 27 November 2025
About This Opportunity
We’re on an exciting journey to transform our workplace pensions offering, and we need your expertise to help shape the future. As a Technical Application Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Scottish Widows Platform, which serves over 2.2 million policies and £80bn in assets. This is a hands‑on, technically focused role ideal for someone with deep FNZ platform knowledge and a strong understanding of investment and retirement products.
You’ll lead technical initiatives, collaborate with external providers, and support the delivery of new functionality across our multi‑brand, multi‑proposition platform.
Day to Day, You’ll
* Lead and contribute to complex technical projects across the FNZ platform
* Verify, create and extend Business Specification Documents (BSDs) from FNZ and other teams
* Solve issues alongside developers and testers, and respond to lab‑wide inquiries
* Participate in meetings with external providers to shape new functionality
* Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical strategy and innovation
* Conduct root cause analysis and lead proof‑of‑concept initiatives
What You’ll Need
* FNZ Platform Expertise – strong technical knowledge of FNZ, ideally with direct experience
* Financial Services Knowledge – solid understanding of retirement and investment products
* Technical Skills – familiarity with SQL, XML, JSON, APIs, and data modelling
* Business Analysis – skilled in requirements gathering, defect analysis, and documentation
* Collaboration & Leadership – ability to work cross‑functionally and mentor others
Desirable Knowledge
* UK Pensions, ISAs, GIAs
* Regulatory Change
* Investment administration, model portfolios, CASS, PAS, CID
* Cash account flows and ISA allowance calculations
Why Lloyds Banking Group
We’re transforming the way we serve our customers and communities, investing in technology, people, and innovation. You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping finance for good — and helping millions of people feel more financially confident.
What You’ll Get In Return
* A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
* An annual performance‑related bonus
* Share schemes, including free shares
* 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
* A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Information Technology
Additional Information
We keep your data safe. We’ll only ask for confidential or sensitive information once you have been formally invited to an interview or accepted a verbal offer, so we never ask for background checks prematurely.
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.
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