Technology
We know technology never stands still, and neither do we. We are long-term and future-focused in our approach and the investment we will make in you. From the outset, you will work with some of the most exciting and sought-after tools on the market, sometimes during beta testing. But we will also ensure you receive the support and training you need to develop into our future technologists.
Please note this programme will not be opened for 2026 applications.
About the programme
You won’t just follow technical trends closely; we’ll help you get to the point where you can lead on them. Over approximately two years, you will rotate across a range of technology teams within our Shared Services function, with a focus on one of the three departments within. Whether immersed in developing new applications or optimising our enterprise IT, you'll receive comprehensive training and support to broaden your skills and discover your future potential. After your training, you’ll hit the ground running, working on real-life projects and business demands focused on developing new applications or optimising our enterprise IT.
What does the job involve?
You will deploy a wide range of technologies to create business solutions. Collaborating closely with internal clients to understand their needs, you will work with your team and other technology colleagues to develop and maintain technical systems and applications that deliver results. You’ll be expected to work with up-to-date frameworks and platforms, applying engineering best practices in a real-world context.
How is the programme structured?
Your journey will be unique to you and driven by your desire for a career in Cloud, Infrastructure & Security, Application Development & Enablement or Innovation. The business needs at the time will also factor into your journey. Regardless of the route taken, you will always be adding value and learning through challenging work focused on meeting the needs of our internal clients.
At the point of applying, you will be asked to confirm where your preference sits between Cloud, Infrastructure & Security, Innovation or Application Development & Enablement. However, Baillie Gifford will decide where we feel your skills and strengths would be best placed. This would be discussed with you ahead of an offer being extended to join us.
Immersive training
Your journey starts with immersive training. This foundational period equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed by familiarising you with our tech stack and building your business understanding. We’ll introduce you to our programming languages, databases and cloud technologies and give you greater insight into our DevOps processes.
Rotational placements
Around six months into the programme, you experience a series of two to six-month placements, each in a different Information Systems team. You will rotate around a variety of areas, providing a wider understanding of the workings of our technology landscape.
Some of the rotational areas you may visit include:
Key learnings
The core programme will bring graduates from all areas of focus together for the first year, before offering a range of more specialist placements.
Your solid grounding and understanding of Baillie Gifford will include:
- Investments, clients and technologies
- Build relevant technical, cloud first, skills and knowledge
- A collaborative environment where you can give your own opinions, propose solutions and ask challenging questions
- Monthly career checkpoints
- A solid understanding of the existing technology estate
- An opportunity to develop business relationships across the firm
- An insight into Agile project roles, e.g. business analyst and project manager
Key facts
All our graduate programmes are permanent opportunities. Therefore, if you accept a role at Baillie Gifford, we will be committed to your long-term career development throughout the programme and beyond. It is anticipated that you will be a trainee for roughly the first two years, before being ‘signed off’ as technically competent and thereafter, rolled off the graduate programme into a permanent home role.
£42,000 p/a
Edinburgh
Hybrid, with the majority of your time on the traineeship period on-site in the office
Experience
You’ll join us on a permanent role from day one, receiving the training and support you need to broaden your skills, establish your career path, and discover your future potential.
Knowledge
You will receive a solid grounding and understanding of our technology landscape, Baillie Gifford and its clients, and the technologies that underpin everything we do. We will help you build technical, cloud-first skills, covering some of the key technologies from vendors such as Microsoft, Dell, Palo Alto, AWS, Google and ServiceNow. R&D and software engineering technologies include generative AI, python, C#, Kubernetes, Snowflake, Azure DevOps, Github Copilot, and Cursor, among many others. You can also choose to sit the Investment Operations Certificate qualification.
Make connections
It’s a collaborative environment, meaning we expect you to voice your opinions, propose solutions and ask challenging questions. All the while, building up your network across Shared Services and developing business relationships across the firm. Fully integrated into Shared Services teams, you will gain a deep appreciation of roles within the department. Existing graduates support new graduates, and you will have the support of a mentor and manager across the programme. This interconnectivity helps you become fully embedded within the Shared Services department while growing your network.
Support
Our graduates are enthusiastic self-starters, so we ensure you have the support and tools you need to reach your goals. In addition to the structured framework of professional skills and on-the-job training you receive over the programme, you will have ongoing opportunities to drive your career through continuous learning and self-study. From webinars to mentorship, regular check-ins, and online learning platforms, we’ve got your development covered, along with the funding to sit exams and access to Baillie Gifford’s comprehensive employee wellbeing package.
Our graduate experience is fast-paced, collaborative, and full of opportunities to stretch yourself across real-world challenges. Life here is about learning through doing, building strong networks, and making a meaningful impact from day one.
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