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Software Engineer Industrial Placement - Leeds

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The Group Chief Operating Office is what makes us who we are. It’s one of the largest parts of Lloyds Banking Group, bringing together the technology, engineering and operations teams that keep the business moving.
Our software engineers sit in platform teams across Group COO, with each platform aligned to a different part of the business. That means they work with teams across commercial markets, pensions, retail banking, mortgages, HR, Finance or Risk – building the services they need to do their best work.
And as a Software Engineering Placement Student, your work will be anything but behind the scenes. You’ll help design, build, and maintain the applications, platforms, and digital services that millions of customers and colleagues rely on every day. From mobile banking and cloud infrastructure to AI-enabled solutions, you’ll use your smarts to decide what banking looks like tomorrow.
One year. Real impact
Throughout this placement, you’ll do everything a Junior Software Engineer does. And while you build your technical expertise within a specific team from the outset, your impact will be felt throughout the business.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Expect To
- Develop your capability through a blend of structured learning and hands-on experience
- Get exposed to real business challenges in real environments
- Transition from learning to delivery at an unmatched pace
- Keep up with the latest software engineering practices, tools and technologies
What your work could look like
- Work with experienced engineers, product teams, architects and tech specialists to build software that makes a real difference for customers and colleagues
- Get stuck into coding with languages like Java, Python, TypeScript, Kotlin, Swift, Rust and Golang
- Learn how modern engineering works in practice, from cloud development and automation to continuous testing
- Help improve the apps, digital journeys, APIs, AI-enabled tools and platforms that people across the bank rely on every day
- Use technology to solve real problems, improve experiences and help the business work better
- Build your confidence as an engineer while learning how software is designed, developed and delivered at serious scale
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You’ll Get
- A chance to not just build on your existing knowledge but also grow in areas you’re interested in
- The opportunity to learn directly from software engineers and technical specialists who know what they’re doing


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Requirements
What you need to apply
- Be in your penultimate year at university.
- While we do not require a set minimum projected degree achievement, we strongly recommend the ability to be able to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this will be assessed through the application process.
- Knowledge of at least one modern programming language or framework.
- A genuine passion for technology and the drive to keep learning.
Locations
Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester. With our hybrid working policy, all colleagues spend at least two days a week in the office.
Opening and Closing date
Applications open on 10th September and close on 8th November. Our opportunities may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as possible.
How to apply
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