Technology Engineering Graduate Apprentice (Software Development)

Lloyds Banking Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial organization is offering a Technology Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Development. This exciting 4-year program combines hands-on work with university studies at Edinburgh Napier University. Apprentices will work on real projects, developing skills in Python, Java, and modern engineering practices. Starting salary is £26,500 plus benefits, with a blend of office and home working.

Benefits

Fully funded degree fees

Mentorship and team support

Community of tech enthusiasts

Qualifications

• Mastery of Python and Java programming languages.
• Understanding of database management techniques.
• Familiarity with web technology and modern engineering practices.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and security.

Responsibilities

• Build and test real digital products for customers.
• Work on AI, data, and cloud initiatives.
• Solve cybersecurity and payment-related puzzles.

Skills

Python

Java

Database management

Web technology

Cloud platforms

Agile teamwork

Education

BSc (Hons) Software Development

Job description

Apprenticeship – Technology Engineering Graduate Apprentice (Software Development)

Duration – 4 years. Salary – £26,500 plus fantastic benefits. Location – Edinburgh. Mix office and home working with our hybrid working policy. Qualification – BSc (Hons) Software Development with Edinburgh Napier University.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we don’t just keep the lights on in financial services - we’re busy rewiring the whole system. With over 23 million digitally active customers, we’re the UK’s biggest digital bank. But here’s the thing: we’re nowhere near done.

That’s why we’re investing up to £3bn each year in game-changing tech like cloud platforms, AI and next-gen engineering. And we’d love you to be part of it.

As a Technology Engineering Apprentice, you won’t be making tea or watching from the sidelines. You’ll be coding, testing and building the digital tools that millions of people and businesses rely on every single day.

Four years. Big projects. Endless possibilities. This four-year programme is your launchpad into Software Engineering. You’ll split your time between Edinburgh Napier Uni and LBG. Learning the theory in class and then putting it straight to work on real-world projects.

You’ll cover modules like:

• Year 1 – Software design, maths for engineering, human-computer interaction, data science with Python, computer systems
• Year 2 – Databases, object-oriented development, algorithms & data structures, web tech
• Year 3 – Advanced web tech, engineering methods, applied projects
• Year 4 – Software architecture, cyber security, and a big-impact honours project

By the end, you’ll graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Software Development and four years of exceptional hands-on experience.

The impact you could make:

• Build and test real digital products that customers use every day
• Help us push the limits of AI, data and cloud
• Solve puzzles in cyber security, payments and mobile apps
• Learn how to deliver tech the right way: safe, ethical, inclusive

Your skills toolkit: You’ll master:

• Python, Java and other languages of the trade
• Database wizardry
• Web tech and modern engineering practices
• Cloud platforms and security know-how
• Agile teamwork (plus the occasional hackathon buzz)

Support in your corner: We’ll set you up to succeed with:

• Blended learning that mixes university with hands-on projects
• Time carved out just for your development
• A mentor, a manager and a buddy (because even coders need a squad)
• A community of techies who speak fluent Python… and share your goals

Your future. Fully funded: We’ll cover your degree fees and pay you a salary while you learn. You’ll walk away with:

• A fully funded BSc (Hons) in Software Development
• Four years of experience in one of the UK’s biggest tech transformations
• Skills that can take you anywhere - from specialist software engineering to digital leadership