Graduate Trainee – Software Engineering

Software engineers at NatWest work closely with all parts of the bank to understand customer and business needs, helping them deliver cutting-edge solutions at speed.

This feeds into the bank’s top priority to delight customers with the right products and services, using technology to become a purpose-led bank which champions potential, helping people, families and businesses to thrive.

Our world-class graduate programme

As a graduate trainee in Software Engineering, we’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills and experiences you’ll need to make a significant impact through your work.

Over the course of this two-year programme, you can expect to: 

• Complete up-front learning and project activities to get you ready for your first placement
• Grow your technical capability with each placement you embark on
• Gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Learn how we’re using technology to redefine the banking experience for our customers
• Collaborate with teams across the bank to understand customer and business needs and deliver cutting-edge technology solutions for them

At the end of the programme, you’ll be well positioned to embark on a career as a deeply talented software engineer.

How you’ll benefit

We’ll reward you with a starting salary of £35,000. And on top of your salary, you’ll also have access to our flexible benefits package. 

You can also expect to: 

• Learn from industry experts and immediately apply your learnings
• Accelerate your technical capability
• Enrich your learning through our NatWest Group Academy
• Master your technical problem-solving skills
• Expand your global professional network
• Grow your confidence, build your resilience, and elevate your presence
• Experience first-hand what it’s like working in a purpose-driven organisation

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our Software Engineering graduate programme, you’ll need:

• To have, or be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your degree
• A growth mindset
• To enjoy solving technical problems
• A genuine passion for technology
• To be creative, curious and inquisitive
• A strong customer focus