Apprenticeship Software Engineering L6 Programme Cardiff 2026

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.

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 teams work easier to really big new systems that can impact every area of the business.

What youll 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.

Youll receive on-the-job training and coaching from our team of experienced technical specialists.  Alongside this youll 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 & Generals principles on the Customer Experience and Treating Customers Fairly policy.

This role is due to start September 2026.

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. 

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Qualifications :

What were 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 were not expecting prior industry experience were here to help you learn everything you need.

To qualify for the programme you will need: 

• GCSEs 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

Please note we are unable to accept candidates with degrees for this apprenticeship.

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive 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 care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time