Lower Southampton Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Entry level
Overview We’re Kingfisher. You might know us as B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama or Brico Depot. We’re made up of 79,000 hardworking people, call 1,302 stores home and operate in 10 countries. That’s right, we’re big, but we hav…
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Other
high school
Paid Work, Paid Time Off, Workplace Pension, Tuition Fees Paid, Career Growth Options
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Jul 3
~30 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Train as a software engineer to design and implement user stories using industry-standard tools and AI-assisted development. Work within an Agile team to build websites, mobile, and colleague applications while shadowing experienced engineers.
Requirements
Candidates must have Level 2 English and Maths, and A-Level or Level 3 qualifications meeting Open University entry requirements. A proactive attitude, a desire to learn, and the ability to manage work and study commitments are essential.
Full job description
Overview
We’re Kingfisher. You might know us as B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama or Brico Depot. We’re made up of 79,000 hardworking people, call 1,302 stores home and operate in 10 countries. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better.
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.
The role will require you to attend our Southampton Office regularly, with the option to work remotely on other days. Occasional (expensed and supported) travel may be required to other office locations. Initially this will be a 12-month fixed term contract which will be extended to cover the remainder of the degree programme term based on job and academic performance.
What's the job?
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.
What you'll bring
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.
Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with over 2,000 stores, and operations in eight countries across Europe. We operate under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçtaş, supported by a team of over 78,000 colleagues.
We offer home improvement products and services to consumers and trade professionals who shop in our stores and via our e-commerce channels.
Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. At Kingfisher, we believe a better world starts with better homes and we strive to help make that happen.
As a Group, we use our core strengths and commercial assets, and we power our retail banners to address the significant growth opportunities that exist within the home improvement market #PoweredByKingfisher
Offices: 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1GG, GB
Home ImprovementDIYRetailTrade ProfessionalsHomesSeasonal GoodsDigitalsupply chainproduct designSustainability
Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with over 2,000 stores, and operations in eight countries across Europe. We operate under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçtaş, supported by a team of over 78,000 colleagues.
We offer home improvement products and services to consumers and trade professionals who shop in our stores and via our e-commerce channels.
Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. At Kingfisher, we believe a better world starts with better homes and we strive to help make that happen.
As a Group, we use our core strengths and commercial assets, and we power our retail banners to address the significant growth opportunities that exist within the home improvement market #PoweredByKingfisher
Offices: 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1GG, GB
Home ImprovementDIYRetailTrade ProfessionalsHomesSeasonal GoodsDigitalsupply chainproduct designSustainability