Lead Software Engineer

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java microservices to join a major UK digital banking platform. This role sits within the Mobile Services Feature Team, a core group responsible for building high-performance backend services that power mobile banking experiences used by millions of customers.

You'll design, build, test, and deliver production-ready software across the full development lifecycle, working closely with architects, principal engineers, and stakeholders to shape platform capability and technical direction.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive best practices, guide engineering standards, and play a key part in modernising and scaling distributed systems.

What You will do...

• Designing, developing, testing and implementing high-quality Java microservices
• Working across the entire system lifecycle with a permanent feature team
• Collaborating with architects and principal engineers to align platform strategy
• Applying Agile practices to refine and deliver backlog items
• Building software with a strong focus on automation (build, test, deploy)

• Strong server-side engineering background in Java
• Solid experience building microservices and distributed systems
• Proven track record delivering well-tested, production-ready code in critical environments
• Strong understanding of modern development practices
• Experience running production workloads across cloud platforms (public or private)
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working closely with business and technology teams in Agile settings
• Experience working on backend systems that support mobile platforms is highly advantageous