Technology Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship (Scotland)

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Technology Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship – Software Development

Duration

4 Years

Salary

£26,500 + fantastic benefits

Locations

Edinburgh. Mix office and home working with our hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Software Development with Edinburgh Napier University

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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

Apply now!

Applications are now open! Think big. Act bold. We’re waiting for you to take the first step in joining Lloyds Banking Group where your ambition meets our opportunity.

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Requirements

You’ll need to be 18 years old by the end of February 2027.
Nat 5 at grade A – C in both Maths and English (obtained).
4 Highers at BBCC including Maths or Computing. 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. If you're not based in Scotland, don’t worry, you can join the team in Manchester in the equivalent Technology Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (England) We’d love for you to consider applying there!
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

 For more information, please visit https://www.saas.gov.uk/full-time/graduate-apprenticeships-funding 

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.  

This programme is based in Edinburgh. With our hybrid policy, you’ll spend at least two days a week in the office, and one day a week on campus at Edinburgh Napier. Apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.

Applications for Technology Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship open 1st October 2025.

Applications for this apprenticeship will close 11th November 2025. Our apprenticeships can close early if we get lots of applications. So don’t hang around.

Our process is designed to help you shine. We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, whatever their background, identity or culture.

Find out more - including stages and tips for success - on our How to Apply page.

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