JOB TITLE
: Technical Application Specialist
SALARY
: £59,850 - £73,150
LOCATION
: Edinburgh
HOURS
: Full Time - 35 Hours per week
WORKING PATTERN
: Hybrid - at least two days per week, or 40% of your time, in our Edinburgh office
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We're delivering transformational change for our Workplace Pension customers through the Scottish Widows Platform - a powerful, multi-brand solution supporting over 2.2 million policies and £80bn in assets. As a Technical Application Specialist, you'll play a key role in our Platform Savings Lab, supporting complex change delivery and ensuring seamless operations across our 3rd party powered platform.
DAY TO DAY, YOU WILL:
* Platform & Change Delivery
* Manage backlog prioritisation and platform enhancements, ensuring release readiness and post-live support.
* Governance & Risk Management
* Ensure compliance with LBG governance standards, support audit readiness, and identify risk mitigation opportunities.
* Operational Excellence
* Maintain platform health, security, and scalability through dashboard reporting and continuous improvement.
* Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with FNZ and internal teams across Service, Security, and Operations to resolve issues and deliver outcomes.
* Policy & Process Development
* Contribute to the evolution of policies and procedures that support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
* Technical & Platform Expertise
* Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, application stacks, and platform scalability.
* Governance & Risk Awareness
* Experience with technology controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
* Delivery & Reporting Skills
* Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and dashboard reporting to track performance and progress.
* Stakeholder Management
* Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical, operational, and third-party teams.
* Bonus Points For
* Experience with FNZ or similar platforms, and a proactive, data-driven approach to problem solving.
WHY LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
We're investing billions in technology, people, and innovation to build the bank of the future. 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
This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to help shape your future - and ours.
Join us and grow with purpose.