Lead Software Engineer

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We're on the mission to build the bank of the future, and we need your help to do it. we're redefining what a bank is from the inside out. Our technology, culture, and our mind-set's changing to craft a true engineering-led organisation.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about technology and its application to real-world problems. A 'great teammate' who can establish relationships and work efficiently with others across a variety of domains, fields and locations. To help lead and deliver high quality technical solutions.

In Enterprise & Business Transformation, we're creating new opportunities and products to improve customer experiences for years to come. With our business evolving to more modern and flexible ways of working, we want driven, dynamic and innovative individuals who join us on this journey.

We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to work in the Card Servicing Lab, based in Edinburgh city centre, within the Consumer Servicing Value Stream. Our purpose is to provide market leading customer experience through the servicing of Debit and Credit cards via multiple channels, including digital. We're responsible for servicing over 40 million active debit and credit cards across all LBG brands, and work alongside global industry leaders, including Visa and MasterCard, using data, technology and systems thinking to drive great outcomes and experiences for our customers.

The key missions of this role:

Collaborating to build innovative and industry leading features, applying modern engineering design principles and technology to meet the needs of our 38 million credit and debit card customers?

Be a leader with a vision in technology and use this to help define and drive the future technical strategy.

Work with Engineering teams to up-skill their capabilities in their relevant area.

Take ownership and lead teams to deliver customer outcomes.

Be an ambassador for the continuous improvement of the systems and technologies in the team.

What skills and experience should I have?

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll have a broad technical appreciation combined with a strong delivery approach. The below list is not 100% required:

Skilled in the leadership and delivery of technical change using Agile methodologies

Experienced in technical architecture, infrastructure and hardware and able to lead teams, set direction and solve problems when delivering change in these areas.

Being an advocate of both Cloud Technology, DevOps and micro-service architecture to help shape the technology transformation plan.

A people leader who has experience in running Engineering Guilds and the line management of Software Engineers to support their learning and development.

In terms of personal skills, you'll be a keen and comfortable communicator who is happy working with a wide range of technical and non-technical staff.

What can we offer you in return?

So, if you have the skills, background and outlook we're seeking and this opportunity appeals then get in touch, we'd love you to join us.

We'll provide you with a diverse, energising and informal environment that focuses on equal opportunity and supports career progression. A role with us will provide the chance to work flexibly.

We'll take your personal and professional development very seriously and enable you to make a positive difference to the overall teams' mission.

Together we make it possible!

We'll also give you a broad remuneration package which includes:

A performance share bonus

A generous pension contribution

A flex cash pot you can adjust to suit your lifestyle

Private health cover

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Various share schemes including free shares

We'll ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions.

We're happy to consider options other than 9-to-5 office-based work. To us "Agile working" is more than working flexibly - it's about entrusting colleagues to think creatively about how, when and where they work, to deliver their very best

Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today; we'd love to hear from you!