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.

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.

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
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.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.