Senior Technical Application Specialist

End DateThursday 25 December 2025Salary Range£72,702 - £80,780Flexible Working OptionsJob ShareJob Description SummaryWe’re looking for a Workload Automation Specialist who is passionate about modernising enterprise scheduling and automation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the transition from traditional tools to containerised, cloud-native platforms integrated with our Internal Developer Platform (IDP).Job DescriptionJOB TITLE:Senior Technical Application SpecialistSALARY:£70,929 – £78,810LOCATION(S):Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or EdinburghHOURS:Full-time – 35 hours per weekWORKING PATTERN:Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Edinburgh office.About this opportunityAs a Workload Automation Specialist, you’ll join our Observability & Data Transfer Lab within Operations & Service Enablement. We’re the people who keep the Bank running smoothly behind the scenes – making sure critical systems are scheduled, automated, and ready to deliver for millions of customers every day.We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation: moving from traditional TWS scheduling to modern, containerised platforms on our Internal Developer Platform (IDP). While we innovate, we also safeguard our monolithic estate to keep services stable during this migration. It’s a big challenge, and you’ll be right at the heart of it.Our culture? Collaborative, supportive, and curious. We share ideas openly, celebrate wins together, and invest in your growth. You’ll have access to training, mentoring, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of automation. Career progression is real here – whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or move into leadership. Plus, we encourage volunteering and community initiatives because we believe in making a difference beyond the Bank.Why Lloyds Banking GroupWe’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including youWhat you’ll needStrong experience with workload automation tools (e.g., IBM Workload Automation or similar).Hands‑on knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, GKE, or OpenShift).Familiarity with Helm charts, YAML, and deploying applications in a cloud‑native environment.Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps principles.It would be great if you also hadExposure to Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) such as Backstage.Scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation.Experience managing monolithic estates during migration to modern platforms.About working for usOur ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.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.We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:A generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual performance‑related bonusShare schemes including free sharesBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on topA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesAt Lloyds Banking Group, we're 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 you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.We're 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 we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr