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Job DescriptionJob Details - Duration: 4 years
- Salary: £27,400
- Start: September 2027
- Location: Edinburgh
- Qualification: BSc (Hons) Software Development with Edinburgh Napier University
About this opportunity 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 Software Development Apprentice, you won't be making tea or watching from the side lines. 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 such as: - 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 the cost of your degree and pay you a salary while you learn, giving you the opportunity to earn a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Software Development. Over four years, you'll gain hands-on experience working on one of the UK's largest tech transformations, developing valuable skills that can open doors to a wide range of career paths-from specialist software engineering to digital leadership.
RequirementsWhat you need to apply - You'll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2028
- National 5 at Grade A - C in both Maths and English**(Achieved)**
- You'll need a minimum of 96 UCAS points including Maths or Computing at grade B. ( These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications)
- To be eligible for this Graduate Apprenticeship, you must also meet the Scottish Government's funding eligibility criteria which includes:
- Currently residing in Scotland
- Have lived in the UK for at least three years prior to the course start date
- Not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level than the one being offered
Important information An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme, which will last up to four years
Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we're unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold - if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.
Location This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh, and you will be expected to work from the Edinburgh office throughout the programme. While our hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues), apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.
If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations
About working for us Our 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...
