Software Engineering L6 Apprenticeship Programme 2025 - Cardiff

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn?

The L&G Apprentice programme has been designed to help you reach your potential.  You will develop your skill set, gain valuable work experience and complete a fully funded professional qualification, all whilst earning a competitive salary with access to outstanding employee benefits.

With support every step of the way and access to core skills training, you will contribute to the success of a team and be supported by your line manager.  As part of a cohort of apprentices, you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peers and colleagues though networking opportunities and social events.

Joining L&G is the beginning to a future that will be anything but familiar. So take a closer look, get involved, be curious and find out how we will enable you to be at your best no matter who you are.

This role is due to start September 2025.

We recruit on a rolling basis and expect this vacancy to close before the deadline. To be in with the best chance of securing a role, please submit your application ASAP. 

What does the team do?

The software development teams at L&G work on projects for different business areas; from portfolio management tools for our traders to backend integration with external vendors and web portals to service our clients. We use a number of different technologies as well to solve a wide range of problems. Our projects can range from a small change to an existing system that will make one business team’s work easier to really big new systems that can impact every area of the business.

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What you'll be doing  

Join us on a 36 month skills development programme which includes support to study for an industry recognised Level 6 Software Development apprenticeship qualification. Further details on this qualification will follow in due course.

You’ll receive on-the-job training and coaching from our team of experienced technical specialists.  Alongside this you’ll complete Level 6 Software Development apprenticeship qualification. Combined, these will fully equip you to be successful in your role, with the knowledge and skills required to apply to real world business challenges.

During your apprenticeship you will:

• Spend 20% of your time in formal training with our apprenticeship training provider.
• Use a number of tools and other programming languages where necessary
• Follow application & component level design, working to standards and patterns
• Propose solutions and agree those with a Senior/Lead Developer
• Follow coding standards and ensure compliance with quality measures
• Provide 3rd line support where required
• Contribute to the team ownership view of the platforms/systems you work on (everyone owns the code)
• Ensure code is tested in accordance with the guidelines
• Cope with context switching and work to deadlines
• Be active in team meetings to keep colleagues informed and to create a forum for knowledge sharing.
• Provide effective updates and continuously collaborate with other team members to support smooth delivery of development activities to support fast and early feedback.
• Help your team to ensure that all customers and stakeholders are treated fairly in line with Legal & General’s principles on the Customer Experience and Treating Customers Fairly policy.

What we're looking for  

The person who would most benefit and enjoy this programme is excited to learn and eager to get started in the world of work, or maybe keen to try a different career pathway. We expect our applicants to have a genuine interest in software development but we’re not expecting prior industry experience, we’re here to help you learn everything you need.

To qualify for the programme, you will need: 

• GCSE’s at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Minimum 96 UCAS points or equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. A-Levels 
• To not currently be on a government funded training course, e.g. on apprenticeship
• The right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 consecutive
• To have not previously studied Software Development at level 4 or above

What is the assessment process? 
Our Assessment process typically involves the following stages, but may vary slightly from scheme to scheme. 

Application form

• Captures essential information from candidate and is an opportunity to provide their CV 

Online tests

• Includes multiple choice questions and a video interview. The online test asks a number of behavioural questions to help us understand more about candidates' strengths. There is also an analytical component which assesses numerical reasoning skills. In the video interview, we will ask 3 core questions focusing on motivation to join L&G, as well as the candidates approach to learning. 

Assessment centre (either face to face or virtual) comprised of:  

• Group Exercise - candidates are given a task to work on in groups of up to 6 and observed 

• Interview - Conducted by 2 assessors, 45 minutes including time for questions from the candidate, questions include competency and commercial based questions 

• Presentation - 15 minutes in duration, 10 minutes to present and 5 minutes for questions from assessor

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.