Lead Software Engineer

About this opportunity

In this role, you ll set the overall direction for our engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency. You ll work closely with product owners to make sure technology is at the heart of decision-making, while also keeping a close eye on risk, resilience, and costs. You will be coding day to day, performing code reviews, utilize your deep technical expertise to guide and mentor the team towards delivering a high-quality software.

What you ll need

• 15+ years of proven experience defining technology vision and architecture working closely with Lead architects to drive strategic development
• Strong evidence of hands-on experience using Java/Springboot. Working on Cloud technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Spinnaker on a Microservices architecture
• A deep, inquisitive focus on technology, with a track record of identifying opportunities to optimise and enhance systems and processes
• A person who combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in Java/Spring/Python/Big Data Tech and paves the way for the engineering teams to deliver high quality, enterprise grade, high-availability systems
• A drive to learn new and upcoming technologies and best practices The bank and the team is investing in GenAI backed applications and a strong willingness to learn and contribute will make you stand out.
• Strong background on Linux and GCP/AWS/Azure. Experience on containers, Kubernetes and/or serverless architecture will be highly advantageous
• Collaborative mind-set with cross-functional leadership across Product, DevOps, Security, QA and Infrastructure.
• A solid background in resilience and security by design, ensuring teams take full ownership of production issues and prioritise a customer first approach
• A passion for developing talent, fostering a product-based mindset, attracting and retaining top engineering talent to build high-performing teams
• Primary Skills 1 - Java / Springboot
  Primary Skills 2 - Cloud services
  Primary Skills 3 - Microservices
  About working for us
  Our focus is to ensure were 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.
  Career Progression
  We re introducing the Engineering Levels framework, which provides a clear, industry-aligned path for career progression beyond Engineering Lead.
  Here s what your journey could look like
  Level 5: Engineering Lead
  You ll be responsible for leading teams, driving technical strategy, and delivering high-impact solutions. You ll advocate for engineering excellence, mentor others, and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture.
  Level 6: Principal Engineer
  Progression to Principal Engineer means taking on broader technical leadership, influencing architecture across multiple teams or platforms, and setting strategic direction for engineering practices. You ll be recognised for your deep expertise and ability to drive innovation at scale.
  Level 7: Chief Engineer
  At the highest level, Chief Engineers shape the future of technology for the organisation, set group-wide standards, and represent engineering at the executive level. You ll have the opportunity to impact the entire business, mentor senior leaders, and drive transformation.
  How Progression Works:
• Career moves are based on merit, skills proficiency, and impact.
• Progression is supported by tools like Skills Capture and Technical Assessments.
• Platform Leads have autonomy to progress engineers within their teams, with regular checkpoints and peer reviews.
• The framework is designed to be transparent, consistent, and aligned with industry standards, ensuring you always know what s required for the next step.
• Development Support:
• Focused development plans tailored to your ambitions.
• Opportunities for mentoring, coaching, and cross-functional leadership.
• Access to learning initiatives, passion projects, and skills-based mobility.