The role
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.
- You will bring a basic understanding of core languages like C#, VB.NET, VUE.JS, HTML, CSS, and Javascript, alongside the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
- 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.
Developer Placement - 12 months - Leicester employer: Next Careers
At NEXT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our DVP Warehouse in Rotherham. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you thrive as an Operations Leader. Our culture promotes teamwork, safety, and performance excellence, making it a rewarding place to build your career while enjoying competitive pay and shift premiums.
