Software Engineering Graduate
M&G
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.
Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.
Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
Start Your Career at M&G with Our Two-Year Graduate Scheme
Join us and gain hands-on experience at M&G whilst building a deep understanding of Technology Engineering within the Financial Services industry. Your journey starts on 14 September 2026 with a cohort-wide induction, blending industry-focused training with insight sessions led by our experienced professionals. From there, you’ll embark on a programme designed to accelerate your growth via:
Business Rotations: Participate in structured rotations across multiple engineering teams. Each placement will help you build technical expertise and broaden your understanding of how our business operates.
Professional Qualifications: We’ll support you in studying for a qualification relevant to your role, providing dedicated study leave and resources to help you succeed.
Professional Skills Development: Alongside your cohort, you’ll develop essential skills via interactive workshops and self-led missions, covering topics like networking, communication, and personal brand
Support Network: To support you throughout the programme you’ll have a manager to guide your development, a buddy for day-to-day queries, and plenty of opportunities to attend insight events and grow your network across M&G.
Upon completion of the Graduate Programme, you’ll transition into a permanent role in our Technology function aligned with the skills and experience gained over the past 24 months.
What will I be doing?
Join our Technology division as part of a program focused on Engineering Transformation. This role offers a unique rotational experience across technical engineering teams, providing exposure to the full software development process and its impact on execution, quality, capacity, and team culture.
The successful candidate will:
Rotate through multiple engineering teams to gain hands-on experience in software development practices.
Understand how delivery, quality assurance, and resource management are executed across different teams.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.
Feed insights back into a central function to help shape strategies that support our ambition of delivering the best developer experience in financial services.
This programme is designed to develop future technologists with a deep understanding of engineering.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for curious minds and creative problem-solvers with a genuine interest in Technology Engineering. If you’re eager to learn, ready to collaborate, and passionate about making an impact, this is the place for you. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Comfort with technology and digital tools, with an interest in Technology Engineering.
Self-motivated and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in teams and build strong relationships.
Analytical and critical thinkers who can form independent opinions and approach problems with curiosity.
A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across teams and with stakeholders.
We welcome applicants from all degree disciplines and champion diversity of thought and experience.
Minimum Requirements
Recent Graduate, or graduating in Summer 2026.
Right to Work in the UK at the time of application - we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this programme.
What’s the application process?
We want to match your strengths, interests and working preferences with the right teams. Here’s how the process works:
1. Submit your CV.
2. Complete online assessments.
3. Take part in an online job simulation.
4. Attend one of our assessment centres.
Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career at M&G!
Close Date: 9 January 2026 - However, applications may close sooner than this date, so secure your spot and apply today!
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or long-term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions.
If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: students@mandg.com