End Date
Wednesday 04 June 2025
Salary Range
£90,440 - £164,920
We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options
Flexible Working Options
Hybrid Working, Job Share
Job Description Summary
This is a key role as part of the Risk Foundations, Consumer Data Lab which creates significant value to the Group, unlocking the potential of the Group’s Data Strategy.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for leading a talented group of engineers, guiding them through the complexities of engineering and owning the delivery of robust, scalable solutions. You'll use your technical expertise to support product performance, reliability, and security in line with our strategic vision. This role will give you the opportunity to work with modern tech and data stacks, and cloud-based architectures, while collaborating closely with multi-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Software Engineering Lead
SALARY: £90,440 - £106,400
LOCATION(S): Halifax
HOURS: Full time
WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the above office location
About this opportunity
As a Software Engineering Lead, you’ll be responsible for leading a talented group of engineers, guiding them through the complexities of engineering and owning the delivery of robust, scalable solutions. You'll use your technical expertise to support product performance, reliability, and security in line with our strategic vision.
This role will give you the opportunity to work with modern tech and data stacks, and cloud-based architectures, while collaborating closely with multi-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
This is a key role as part of the Risk Foundations, Consumer Data Lab which creates significant value to the Group, unlocking the potential of the Group’s Data Strategy. Join the lab leadership team, helping to shape our direction as we transform the existing estate and build new strategic data products and services.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
* Working with the Lab Engineering Lead, product owners, architects, and other collaborators to define, design and deliver the lab's strategic product roadmap driving forward the modernisation of our proposition by building new data products on Google Cloud Platform.
* Leading the development of our software and data services, from design through to live support; driving a culture of delivering highly resilient, secure and quality software.
* Supporting colleagues in their performance and development; providing leadership, mentoring and coaching of our engineers; developing their skills and career growth; fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and teamwork.
* Encouraging the implementation of standard processes in engineering.
About us
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.
What you’ll need
* Experience as a Software Engineer with a background in risk and data environments
* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data and business issues into clear technical solutions.
* Experience with modern application and software development approaches including automated testing, test-driven development, continuous integration, code review, and version control
* Strong experience in engineering leadership with a focus on developing data and analytics solutions
* A solid understanding of Data Management and Data Controls, with technical experience in cloud technologies (public and private cloud).
* Experience implementing testing methodologies (BDD, TDD, Test automation)
About working for us
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 want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.
We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.
And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.
We’re disability confident. 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:
* Up to 15% pension contribution
* Annual bonus, subject to group performance
* Share schemes including free shares
* Benefits adaptable to your lifestyle, such as shopping discounts
* 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies
Join our journey and do meaningful work that makes a difference to millions.
At Lloyds Banking Group, our purpose is to help Britain prosper.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.
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