Jobs in Colchester, United States

At NatWest, our Software and Data Engineers are at the heart of innovation, collaborating across the bank to create cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference for millions of customers. We’re not just building tech, we’re building better customer journeys, smarter systems, and a more secure digital future.

This programme is designed to give you everything you need to thrive. You’ll be immersed in real projects, supported by experts, and empowered to grow your skills in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

• Focussed development: No rotations, just deep, meaningful experience in your assigned team
• STEM-powered: Designed for graduates with a 2:1 or above in a STEM discipline
• Bootcamp brilliance: Kick off with a 3-month immersive bootcamp featuring live projects, hackathons, and expert-led sessions
• Real impact: Spend nine months working on live projects that shapes the future of banking
• Fast-track to success: Complete key assessments and step into a permanent Engineering role on completion

• Full exposure to the software development lifecycle, from coding and testing to deployment
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and modern engineering practices
• Opportunities to earn industry-recognised certifications
• Support from a dedicated line manager, graduate buddy, and mentor
• The opportunity to be involved in Employee-Led Networks, Graduate Councils, and Working Parties

You’ll join NatWest Digital X, our powerhouse of innovation, driving: Disciplined growth through digital transformation and customer-centric design; simplification and agility by modernising platforms and streamlining operations; security and resilience with cutting-edge fraud prevention and risk management.

Together, we’re building a smarter, safer, and more personalised banking experience powered by data, AI, and bold ideas.

We’ll reward you with a starting salary of £42,000 a year. And on top of your salary, you’ll also have access to our flexible benefits package.

You can also look forward to:

• Learning through the NatWest Group Technology Academy
• Exposure to global engineering teams
• A chance to grow your network, build confidence, and elevate your professional presence

You may also have a chance to collaborate with our team in India, and at the end of the 12-month programme, you’ll be supported into a permanent Engineering role, ready to make your mark in a purpose-led organisation that’s committed to doing the right thing.

To join our Engineering graduate programme, you’ll need:

• To have, or be on course to achieving, a 2:1 in a STEM subject
• Clear communication skills, able to break down complex problems and explain your ideas
• A curious, logical mindset with a passion for solving problems
• Confidence working with data, statistics, and experimentation
• A flexible attitude, comfortable with change and ambiguity
• A drive to learn, grow, and make a real impact

The application window for this programme will be open until we receive enough applications to fill our cohort. When that happens, we’ll close the programme to new applications. It’s important to take the time to make sure you’re making the right decision about the programme you want to apply for (you can only apply for one programme), but please complete your application as soon as you can to make sure you don’t miss out!

Join us. Build the future. Be the difference.

Not all of our graduate programmes offer Skilled Worker sponsorship. We will only offer sponsorship if there is a business requirement to do so and the job meets Skilled Worker Visa eligibility criteria.

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Hours

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Job Posting Closing Date: Not yet published. Ways of Working: Remote First