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# Senior Software Engineer (Cards)

- **Company:** Lloyds Banking Group
- **Location:** Chester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £63,152.0 - £78,940.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Github, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Software Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Domain Driven Design, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=52ba29883f60e220

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Test-driven development?, If you're someone who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving meaningful problems, and wants to make a real impact - this could be the perfect next step in your career., * Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals, with a track record of building scalable, resilient, and highly observable systems

 * Expert proficiency in Java, with additional experience in JavaScript, Node.js or React considered a plus
 * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS), including cloud-native architectures
 * Proven experience building, deploying, and operating containerised applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
 * Practical application of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles
 * Solid understanding of software testing strategies, methodologies, and best practices
 * Experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum, and using tools such as Jira
 * Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Harness.
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
 * Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
 * Awareness of and interest in emerging technologies, including Generative AI, and Agentic / AI Capabilities
 * Good understanding of networking concepts, ideally across both public cloud and on-premise environments
 * Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and help shape the broader engineering strategy
 * Commitment to mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement

## Description

* Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
 * Work closely with colleagues from different areas to capture and analyse requirements and determine technical feasibility
 * Lead the development and implementation of complex software applications
 * Maintain code quality and follow coding standards
 * Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
 * Lead with debugging and analysis of production incidents
 * Mentor and coach junior engineers, encouraging a culture of learning and continuous improvement


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