Site Reliability Engineer Graduate Programme 2025

Cooper & Hall Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking graduates for their Site Reliability Engineer Graduate Programme. Starting in September 2025, participants will engage in diverse projects while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. Ideal candidates are technology enthusiasts with a 2.1 STEM degree, ready to tackle challenges and enhance their skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options including part-time and job shares

Inclusive culture with diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Preferred 2.1 degree in a STEM subject.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Basic awareness of programming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work on real-world projects alongside experienced engineers.
• Implement automation tools and frameworks.
• Enhance knowledge in areas such as monitoring and performance optimization.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

2.1 degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Programming technologies awareness

Cloud Providers

Typescript/JavaScript frameworks

Job description

Company Description

The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands.

We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet.

We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it.

Your role at a glance

Are you looking for a graduate role that is technically challenging? Do you want a future that allows you to develop commercial acumen alongside technical skills?

We are looking for graduates who can answer 'yes' to the above for our Site Reliability Engineer Graduate Programme.

The key thing to know is that your role will be broad and diverse, with lots of opportunity to develop. You will join our two-year programme as part of an SRE team, where you will use your technical and analytical skills to ensure the reliability and quality of the software we provide to our customers.

Joining L&G marks the start of an exciting future. Get involved, stay curious, and discover how we help you be your best, no matter who you are.

This role is due to start September 2025.

Please note, you can only apply to one graduate programme. Choose carefully, as only your first application will be considered.

We recruit on a rolling basis and expect this vacancy to close before the deadline. To be in with the best chance of securing a role, please submit your application ASAP.

Job Description

During the programme you will:

• Kick off with the Future Talent induction to introduce you to L&G and your new peers.
• Work on real-world projects alongside experienced engineers, gaining practical experience in site reliability engineering.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
• Enhance your knowledge in areas such as automation, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Implement Observability, automation tools and frameworks to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems and processes to ensure knowledge sharing.
• Attend workshops and training sessions to build a strong foundation in SRE principles and practices.

Qualifications

We are looking for people with passion for technology, an inquisitive mind, and a desire to learn. We are not expecting prior industry experience, but we will want to see that you have the skills to develop quickly. These include:

• A 2.1 degree in a STEM subject is preferred. However, if your background is in a different field, we welcome you to demonstrate your interest and skills in Technology or Engineering.
• Analytical mindset, with a high level of numeracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Basic awareness of programming technologies such as Cloud Providers, Typescript/JavaScript frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.

Additional Information

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.