Software Development (Graduate Apprenticeship) - Edinburgh
Lloyds Banking Group · Edinburgh
At a glance
Duration: 4 years
Salary: £27,400 + fantastic benefits
Location: Edinburgh
Start: September 2027
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 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 Lloyds Banking Group. 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
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.
Location
This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh, and you will be expected to work from your primary 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.
Salary and benefits
You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be re-graded, with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
An annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Closing date
The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 26th January 2027.
Our roles generate a lot of interest, and occasionally we need to close applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!
If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please email lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com and a member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday to Friday).
Perks & benefits
Skills required
Python, Java and other languages of the trade
Databases
Web tech and modern engineering practices
Cloud platforms and security know-how
Agile teamwork
Qualifications required
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
You'll need a minimum of 96 UCAS points, including Maths or Computing at grade B
If you're unsure of your UCAS points, you can visit https://ucaspointcalculator.co.uk/ to check your total.
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
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.
Training you'll get
Fully funded BSc (Hons) Software Development with Edinburgh Napier University
Time split between Edinburgh Napier Uni and Lloyds Banking Group
Modules from software design and data science with Python to software architecture and cyber security
A mentor, a manager and a buddy
Future prospects
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.
You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be re-graded, with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
