Engineering Lead

Job Description

End Date Tuesday 28 February 2023 Salary Range £70,784 - £88,480 We support agile workingclick here for more information on agile working options.Agile Working Options Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary Our Protection Platform is focused on making it easy for our customers to understand their Protection needs and plan for the unexpected events in life. We work collaboratively in multi discipline feature teams, developing innovative, digital led Life Insuranceand Critical illness products and delivering them across multiple delivery channels. Job DescriptionOur MissionHelping Britain ProsperWere on a mission to build the bank of the future, and we need your help to do it.Were redefining what a bank is from the inside out. Our technology and our culture are changing to craft a true engineering-led organisation.Our values drive us to go ever further for our customers and our colleagues. In difficult economic circumstances, we seek to secure and support our customers financial health. Our Protection Platform is a crucial part of this.Our PlatformProtecting PeopleMore than ever, our customers need to plan for the unexpected events in life. The Protection Platform provides this through our Life and Critical Illness products.We help our customers understand their needs and provide them confidence that their loved ones will be looked after, whatever the circumstanceWe work collaboratively in multi disciplinary feature teams, developing innovative, digitally-led products and delivering them across multiple channels.Our NeedYouAs a senior technologist with years of experience leading teams in developing enterprise systems, youre a can do person who can forge delivery out of ambiguity. You thrive on complexity. You can grow teams from scratch, and inspire them to exceed demandingrequirements. Youre big on culture - passionate about driving a modern and inclusive working environment.More specificallyThis is a leadership level role that will blend both deep domain and technical expertise. It will combine a "hands on" immersed-in-the-code role alongside team building and line management.Were asking you to:

• master a complex domain and technology;
• recruit and build new technical teams;
• plan and manage the extensive knowledge transfer;
• establish the working practices for the application;
• build a deep understanding of the opportunities offered by the system;
• influence the strategic direction of the Platform.

You have at least ten years of proven experience in:

• the J2EE technology stack, particularly with Oracle products;
• development and administrative Oracle database skills;
• agile planning practices including backlog management;
• leading and developing teams;
• encouraging, mentoring and motivating those around you.

Other highly desirable skills for this role include:

• knowledge of the Fadata INSIS insurance process platform;
• experience in the Protection industry;
• examples of Oracle performance optimisation.

We deeply value diversity and are proudly committed to being an equal opportunity employer.If this is you, please get in touch!Location and Hybrid workingThe role is based in Edinburgh. Our approach to hybrid working is still emerging. Currently we are fully remote though you may choose to join other colleagues in the office. In the future you might be expected to come into the office up to two days perweek.What can we offer you in returnWhatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development and a career thats enriching and full of opportunity.Well also ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Youll also receive a package that includes:

• Discretionary bonus
• Cash sum of 4% which you can exchange for a variety of benefits or simply take the cash
• Private Medical Insurance
• One of the best pension contribution in the industry, where well give up to a max of 15%
• Share plans
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Are you interested in joining us Apply today, wed love to hear from you...At Lloyds Banking Group, were driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us youll have a key role to play in shaping the financialservices of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means youll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.Were focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together were building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunityto make a real difference.