Apprentice Software Engineer - Retail/Warehouse

Frasers Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Apprentice Software Engineer in Mansfield to support the modernization of their systems across retail and warehousing. This 19-month apprenticeship offers hands-on coding, testing, and cloud engineering experience while gaining a Level 4 qualification. Ideal for individuals eager to kick-start a career in software development, this role combines formal training with real-world project involvement.

Benefits

Mentoring from senior engineers

Recognition schemes

Company events

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must not be in education by 18th August 2025.
• Curiosity about modern software systems is essential.
• Long-term career interest in software development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the full software delivery lifecycle with your team.
• Develop features and integrations using C# and .NET.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

A-level in STEM

BTEC Diploma in IT

2 years relevant experience

Tools

C#

.NET

Azure

SQL Server

MongoDB

GitHub Actions

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Apprentice Software Engineer - Retail/Warehouse, Mansfield

Client: Frasers Group

Location: Mansfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a6f06388b92e

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description

This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook HQ.

We’re on a mission to modernise and scale our systems across warehousing, retail, and commercial operations. As an Apprentice Software Engineer, you’ll work on real-world systems supporting automated distribution centres and retail systems. You’ll be part of a supportive engineering team enrolled in a 19-month Level 4 Software Engineering Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on coding, cloud engineering, testing, and deployment experience on live projects.

This role combines formal training with hands-on development on our MACH-based architecture, covering full stack development from microservices and APIs to frontend applications and CI/CD pipelines.

• Support the full software delivery lifecycle with your team and stakeholders
• Develop features and integrations using C# and .NET on platforms like Dynamics 365
• Build microservices with Azure Functions, Container Apps, and GraphQL
• Support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Work with relational (SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL (Cosmos DB, MongoDB) databases
• Follow Agile development practices in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Learn

• C# / .NET 8+ development
• Frontend engineering with JavaScript, React, Next.js
• Backend and integration with Node.js
• Azure Cloud technologies including Functions, Container Apps, Event Grid
• CI/CD practices with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Database management with SQL and NoSQL
• DevOps, Git, and Agile collaboration

What We Offer

• Impactful engineering team environment
• Mentoring from senior engineers and architects
• Level 4 Software Engineer qualification in partnership with QA
• Hands-on labs, live training, coaching
• Modern, ambitious tech environment

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Curiosity about modern software systems
• Good communication skills and teamwork
• Problem-solving mindset
• Long-term career interest in software development
• Must not be in education by 18th August 2025

Please apply only if you meet the eligibility criteria: A-level in STEM, BTEC Diploma in IT, or 2 years relevant experience.

Additional Information

Our recruitment process includes application review, a 1-way video interview, and an assessment centre in July at Shirebrook HQ.

Benefits include recognition schemes, bonuses if share price targets are met, company events, CEO sessions, store and warehouse immersion days, wellness programs, and support from Retail Trust.