Imperial Work Placements - Regional

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Duration – 4-6 months dependant on your timetable
Locations – Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Bristol. Mix office and home working with our hybrid working policy.

Build Tech That Millions Rely On

With 22 million digitally active customers and a tech transformation underway, we’re not tinkering at the edges. We’re reinventing how banking and finance works – and as a placement student, you’ll be right at the heart of it.

We’re one of the biggest investors in technology, putting up to £3bn a year into new tools, apps, platforms and new ways of working. We’ve set ourselves the challenge of building banking that’s safer, smarter, and simpler for everyone.

This is where theory meets action. You won’t just code – you’ll create, test and deploy solutions that millions rely on every day. You’ll focus on engineering, development, and deployment – the practical build of the solutions that bring ideas to life.

Real impact from day one

Aligned to one team for the period of your placement, you’ll have the opportunity to join feature teams to have first-hand experience of the software development life cycle.

You may obtain hands-on experience in:

· Software Engineering – coding in Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift.

· DevOps – building pipelines and automating releases.

· Quality Assurance – testing, refining and improving customer journeys.

This isn’t work experience. This is work that matters - from improving mobile banking journeys to strengthening customer security – and delivering value to millions every day.

What your work could look like

• Building new app features.

• Automating processes to save thousands of hours.

• Engineering the cloud infrastructure that keeps us running.

• Collaborating on solutions that make banking safer and simpler.

• Utilising AI & Machine Learning to develop great new products.

The skills you’ll master

By the end of your Masters placement, you’ll be on your way to gaining real experience in:

• Engineering-ready – skilled in coding, testing, and delivering at pace.
• Agile-minded – comfortable working in sprints, squads and labs.
• Customer-focused – building tech that meets real needs.
• Collaboration-driven – experienced in cross-functional teamwork.

Along the way, you may have the opportunity to take part in hackathons (sponsored by the likes of Google and Microsoft), showcase your skills at awards, and even help shape the future of the scheme itself through feedback and innovation challenges.

Requirements

What you need to apply

• You’ll need to be studying for your MSc.
• While we do not require a set minimum 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.
• Be a student at Imperial College London.

Locations

Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Bristol - you will have the opportunity to select your preferred hub. With our hybrid working policy, all colleagues spend at least two days a week in the office.

Opening and Closing date

Applications for the Technology Engineering MSc Placement Scheme will open on 12th November 2026 and are due to close on 18th December, however our programmes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as possible.

How to apply

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

Find out more, including stages and tips for success, on our how to apply page.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

About Us

With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.

Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.

Need Help?

Should you need help or want to ask a question, please contact us at LloydsBankingGroupTalent@peoplescout.co.uk

Learn More

Learn about the Group and our culture and values on our talent website Home – Lloyds Banking Group Talent or visit our Instagram to keep up-to-date @LBGearlytalent