Apprentice Software Engineer - Retail/Warehouse

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

Were on a mission to modernise and scale our systems across warehousing retail and commercial operations. As an Apprentice Software Engineer youll work on real-world systems that support everything from our automated distribution centres to the systems powering our retail estate. Youll be part of a supportive engineering team and enrolled in a 19-month Level 4 Software Engineering Apprenticeship. Youll learn hands-on coding cloud engineering testing and deployment all while contributing to live projects that make a real difference.

This role combines formal training from QAs Level 4 Software Engineering Apprenticeship with hands-on development on our MACH-based architecture. Youll gain experience across the full stack from microservices and APIs to frontend applications and CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaborate with your team and stakeholders to support the full software delivery lifecycle
• Develop new features and integrations using C# and .NET on platforms like Dynamics 365
• Help build modern microservices using Azure Functions Container Apps and GraphQL
• Support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Work with both relational (SQL Server Oracle) and NoSQL (Cosmos DB MongoDB) databases
• Learn to follow Agile development practices in a collaborative fast-moving environment

What Youll Learn

• C# / .NET 8 development
• Frontend engineering using JavaScript React and
• Backend and integration development using
• Azure Cloud technologies including Functions Container Apps and Event Grid
• CI/CD practices with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Database management using SQL and NoSQL
• DevOps version control (Git) and collaborative Agile delivery

What We Offer

• A place in a high-impact engineering team driving real change
• Expert mentoring from senior engineers tech leads and architects
• A nationally recognised Level 4 Software Engineer qualification in partnership with QA
• Access to hands-on labs live training and personalised coaching
• A modern tech-driven environment with ambitious goals

Qualifications :

• Permanent Right to Work in the UK
• Curious and eager to learn how modern software systems work
• Confident communicators able to work well in a team
• Natural problem-solvers who enjoy tackling technical challenges
• Looking to build a long-term career in software development and engineering
• You must not be in any form of education by Monday 18th August 2025

Please note this is an Apprenticeship with eligibility criteria so please only apply if you have one of the below:

• A-level in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject
• BTEC Diploma in IT
• 2 years experience in a relevant role

Additional Information :

Whats next

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a 1 way video interview so we can see your Fearless qualities in action. Successful applicants after the 1 way video interviews will be asked to attend an Assessment Centre at our Shirebrook HQ in July.

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000 By October 2025 we want our share price to hit 10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses worth from 50000 to 1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

*subject to terms and conditions

Frasers Festival An event like no other! Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe hosting a MEGA brand village guest speakers from the worlds biggest brands evening entertainment the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our CEO Sessions ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem all employees must understand our business product and customers. Each financial year Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust We know that its not just about physical health mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline wellness hub counselling and financial/legal support.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time