Technical Intern

Business Unit: Chief Operating Office
Salary: National Living Wage 12.91 per hour (equates to 23500 per annum pro rata)
Location: Hybrid youll live local to Glasgow or Newcastle as youll attend a hub at least once per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term 9week placement) Monday Friday between the hours of.
Internship Dates:The programme will run between 7 July 12 September 2025 and exact dates confirmed at interviews.

Join us as a summer intern and discover our world of technology. Youll dive straight into our culture engaging in real life projects that impact our technology landscape. Well match you based on your technical knowledge/abilities and aspirations taking on immediate projects working closely with an experienced and funloving team. Youll forge new connections and experience on the job learning this internship could be the launchpad to your career as you will be given the opportunity to be considered for the 2026 Graduate programme.

As part of your internship youll be placed in one of our teams within Data Technology Products and Channels or Enterprise Systems so were looking for you to have a specialism in one of the following areas:

Chief Data Office:

• If joining our reporting and insight team youll be gathering requirements for and building a Power Bi dashboard and producing data analysis and scorecards. Its great if youre familiar with some of the following Agile methodologies JIRA SharePoint Confluence Oracle Power Bi and SQL
• Within our data platforms team youll be involved in the full lifecycle on engineering from concept through design and build to implementation. Some knowledge of the following is great Azure Data Factory Synapse Python Databricks and DevOps.
• In our advanced analytics project team youll gain experience as we refine a data science model. Youll need a strong foundation in applied mathematics and application of Python be familiar with machine learning algorithms and be able to analyse and visualise data effectively.
• Within our data governance team youll support the assessment diagnosis and resolution of data issues. This spans data quality privacy and analytics requirements. Problem solving and analytical skills are essential as well as working knowledge of databases and MS tools such as Excel PowerBI and SharePoint. If youre studying tech science or business this may be for you.

Chief Technology Office:

• Youll be developing and maintaining our Application Portfolio Management view. Working with our Enterprise Architects youll learn how our processes work and youll contribute to creating strategy documents relating to core platforms data digital platforms cloud and AI.

Products and Channels:

• In the Unsecured Lending team youll assist multiple agile squads as we develop our product offering via the Credit Card mobile app and Loans systems. Youll attend our agile ceremonies tribe sync and daily standups.
• Youll learn about endtoend delivery of projects and the governance involved in methodologies would come in handy here.
• Within Engineering Frameworks & Digital Apps area youll learn about mobile development tooling & standards along with the processes we follow to ensure our highquality deliveries.
• In Service Design youll see how we map customer journeys enabling us to focus on areas to improve the customer experience. Working with designers youll get insight into how these journey changes flow through to deliver impactful changes for our of Java Python or Flutter would be great.
• Working alongside Developers and Technical Leads youll support change and improvements to our personal mobile and web internet banking applications.

Enterprise Systems:

• Youll be working on Fraud prevention projects looking to optimise existing processes make better use of existing/new data to reduce fraud risks be part of a team implementing new fraud detection tools.
• Contribute to delivery of business and technical changes and collaborate with team members planning activities estimating tasks and addressing project risks and issues.
• Design and develop business processes and procedures for various audiences such as Business and IT.

We need you to:

• Have relevant knowledge and / or experience in some of the criteria above
• Be entering the final year of a degree ideally in an IT or Data related subject in September 2025
• Strong problemsolving skills with a curious mindset and head for data.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to say it straight
• Have a passion for technology and be curious to problem solve and be excited about immersing yourself in a fast moving and challenging environment.
• Have experience of building positive working relationships and be a strong collaborator.

Its a bonus if you have but not essential:

• An understanding of Banking & Finance organisations.

Closing date for applications is 7 May 2025.

Be yourself at Virgin Money
We have created a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. Were committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute speak up and be heard.

As a disability confident leader were committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application contact our Talent Acquisition team .

Now the legal bit
Well need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.

If youre successful in securing a role with us there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years worth of satisfactory references.