Developer Placement - 12 months - Yorkshire

Cooper & Hall Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

Staff discounts

Health and wellbeing services

Free on-site parking

Job summary

NEXT is offering a 12‑month industrial placement for students pursuing a STEM degree with a dedicated placement year from July 2027 to July 2028. You will shadow experienced developers, contribute to full life‑cycle software projects, and work with C#, .NET, Vue.js, HTML, and CSS.

You will collaborate in a supportive team environment, participate in stand‑ups and code reviews, and explore AI technologies to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current study towards STEM degree with a 12‑month placement.
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Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced developers to learn full life‑cycle development.
• Help create and enhance applications using backend and frontend technologies (C#, .NET, Vue.js, HTML, CSS).
• Write readable, maintainable code that meets user requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and resolve bugs in the codebase.
• Implement, test and deploy code changes following the development process.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews.
• Explore and adopt new AI tools (CoPilot, Gemini, Notebook LM) to increase efficiency.

Skills

Learning mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree with placement

2:1 honours or higher (in progress)

Tools

C#

.NET

Vue.js

HTML

CSS

Job description

Technology drives what we do at NEXT, and as a Tech Placement, you will be a vital part of our evolution. This role is designed to help you learn and grow by giving you hands‑on experience in full life‑cycle development.

You will make a real difference by contributing to team objectives and helping to create and enhance new and existing systems. Working alongside and shadowing a supportive team of experienced Developers, Product Development Managers, Business Analysts, and Architects, you will receive the guidance you need to succeed.

This is a 12-month industrial placement and applicants must be studying a relevant University Degree course that includes a dedicated placement year July 2027 to July 2028.

What you'll take on

Shadow our experienced Developers to learn about and participate in full life-cycle development.

Help create and enhance applications using a wide variety of backend and front-end technologies, including C#, .NET, VUE.JS, HTML, and CSS.

Write readable and maintainable code that fulfils user requirements to agreed quality standards.

Collaborate closely within your team to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve bugs in the codebase.

Implement, test, and deploy code changes following the company's development process.

Participate actively in daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, and code reviews to discuss challenges and share your progress.

Adapt to and utilise new AI technologies, such as CoPilot, Gemini, and Notebook LM, to streamline your ways of working and increase efficiencies.

What You'll Bring:

Current study towards a STEM degree (on track for a 2:1 or higher) or a STEM Master's degree that includes a 12-month placement, ideally with relevant studies in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field.

We are looking for someone with a strong interest in how software works and a self-motivated desire to learn.

Beyond your technical potential, you will need to be a great communicator who listens well, thinks in a structured manner, and collaborates effortlessly with others.

BE BRAVE. BE YOU. BE NEXT.

25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)

Company performance based bonus

On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas

10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty

Early VIP access to sale stock

Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops

Restaurants with great food at amazing prices

Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services

Free on-site parking

Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing

Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification

Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store

Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

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About us

At NEXT, we're more than just a leading British retailer — we're a place where future talent grows. From our fashion collections to our innovative logistics, cutting-edge technology, and robust finance teams, everything we do is powered by people who are passionate, curious, and ambitious.

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