Software Engineer Apprentice (Southampton)

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.

The role

During your placement you will train and become an engineer on one of our many development teams building websites, mobile and colleague applications for our business.

No prior software development experience is required, as we will provide all training required to be successful. A desire to learn, collaborate and to discover how to create efficient and well-designed engineering solutions is all that is required. To accept the role, you will need to meet the entry requirements for and accept a place on the Level 6 programme with the Open University.

• Undertake training in software engineering in order to design and implement user stories in accordance with Kingfisher standards. This could be on any of our teams, but we try to take your preferences into account.
• Become Proficient with industry standard development tools including AI assisted development.
• Work in an Agile development team, pairing with other software engineers and other non-technical team members to implement and test user stories.
• Engage and shadow more experienced engineers and non-technical team members to learn professional skills and best practices.

• Level 2 English Language & Maths
• Numerate A-Level (or other Level 3) qualifications that meet the course entry requirements.
• A strong desire to learn and grow, with a proactive attitude to developing new skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Curious and analytical mindset with an interest in problem solving
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions and share ideas
• Organised, with the ability to manage time across work and study commitments

Our Benefits

• Get paid for your work and time off, workplace pension & other benefits.
• Day release to study for your degree with tuition fees paid.
• Plenty of career growth options (including possible apprenticeship opportunities).
• You must be able to provide details of a UK Bank account and proof of your right to work in the UK.

What We Offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

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