Description
We are seeking an Associate .Net Engineer to join our retail team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. As an Associate Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, agile environment, contributing to the design, development, and support of modern technology solutions.
You will gain hands-on experience across websites, mobile apps, cloud platforms, microservices, and event-driven architectures while continuously developing your technical skills and engineering expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design, development, and support of scalable technology solutions and customer-facing products.
- Build and enhance websites, mobile applications, APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
- Work with technologies such as C# .Net, React, Next.js, MongoDB, and SQL.
- Learn and apply cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes and major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
- Support the engineering lifecycle from development through to deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer and business needs.
- Contribute to technical roadmaps and engineering best practices.
- Continuously improve your technical knowledge and explore emerging technologies.
Requirements:
- Commercial experience or strong academic background in software engineering or computer science.
- Experience programming in at least one modern language or framework such as C# .Net, React, Next.js, JavaScript.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and development best practices.
- Awareness of cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery approaches.
- Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and collaborative ways of working.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a curiosity for learning and experimenting with new technologies.
- Passion for building solutions that deliver value to customers.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn from and support others.
Benefits:
- Colleague discount across Sainsbury's, Argos, and Habitat.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Competitive pension plan.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Special offers and discounts on gyms, restaurants, holidays, and retail.
- Ongoing learning, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.