Trainee Software Engineer

Royal London Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Trainee Software Engineer to join their Edinburgh team. This role involves developing technical solutions while ensuring code quality standards. Candidates should have beginner knowledge in .Net and VBA, along with strong problem-solving skills. The company offers a hybrid working model and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Beginner level knowledge in .Net and VBA.
• Pensions and Actuarial knowledge.
• Growth mindset with ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development and design of technical solutions.
• Ensures code meets quality standards and guidelines.
• Encourages collaboration within the team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Agile Working Practices

Tools

.Net

VBA

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Software Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 4th June 2025

About the role

• Participates in the development and design of technical solutions, managing own workload.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that all code meets Royal London Group standards, guidelines, and quality gates for given technologies.
• Encourages close collaboration with other disciplines within the team.
• Takes an active role in the transfer of knowledge and sharing of experiences relating to own area of technical expertise at practice level.

About you

• Beginner level knowledge / practical development experience in .Net and VBA.
• Pensions and Actuarial knowledge.
• Awareness of Agile working practices.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• A growth mindset with the ability to learn in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with and support colleagues.
• Passionate about working in a modern and inclusive culture.
• Able to communicate at all levels in an engaging and collaborative manner.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We offer great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. See all our benefits here.

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.