June 2026 - Retail Development Program - Software Engineering, Front-End

How to Apply
In order to be considered, an online application is required . Please apply at BelkCareers.com . Jobs will remain posted based on applicant volume.

Retail Development Program Overview
Belk offers talented and ambitious recent graduates the opportunity to work in multiple areas of our business. The Retail Development Program (RDP) is a fast-paced three-month program designed to prepare recent college graduates for a full-time role at Belk. We offer opportunities in several of our business functions including Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain and more! The program focuses on key components to support your development: Education, Experience, Exposure, Innovation and Results.

The Retail Development Program – Front-End Software Engineering will hire a class of program participants in our Charlotte, NC headquarters. RDPs are required to move and live in the Charlotte, NC Metro area with work-from-home flexibility.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Assist in building web pages and interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Work with modern front-end frameworks like React (Next . JS) and Vue.js to create dynamic and responsive components

Test and ensure compatibility across different mobile and desktop applications

Translate design wireframes into functional code

Identify and fix bugs in front-end code to improve performance and maintainability

Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow

Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in front-end development and apply them under mentorship

Familiar with how to be efficient with resource usage (e.g., application impact on memory and CPU, caches appropriately, respectful of customer’s devices, etc.)

Basic understanding of how to optimize the delivery of code and assets (e.g., images, fonts) to a browser or device (e.g., lazy loading assets, using CDNs, caching, compression, etc.)

Requirements/Qualifications :
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future

Must have graduated within 6 months of May 2026 and be able to start full time in June 2026

Proven strong academic performer (GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred)

Relevant coursework, projects, or experience in design, programming, development, and implementation of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components, client-facing web applications, and major Internet-oriented applications and systems

Nice to have experience with e-commerce, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and work samples or projects to show experience gained through coursework, hackathons, or personal development

Front-end Programming Languages : JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Frameworks/Libraries: React , Vue, Tailwind CSS

Version Control : GitHub and Bitbucket for continuous deployment

Design Tools: Basic familiarity with Figma and reviewing UX mockups

Understanding how to optimize content and utilize caching strategies

Understanding of application lifecycle methodologies ( e.g. agile, iterative)

Delivers results, adaptability, s trong communication , teamwork, and a willingness to learn