IT Software Developer Graduate Programme 2023

We are looking for graduate developers with a relevant programming or Computer Science degree to learn the JD Head Office IT products, technologies and languages and contribute to the development, evolution, and maintenance of these products.

KEY DETAILS & PERKS OF THE PROGRAMME:

• Job Title – Software Developer Graduate
• Scheme – 2 Year Graduate Programme - commences September 2023
• Location – JD Sports HQ (Bury BL9 8RR)
• Hours – Monday – Friday 40 hours

Our graduate programme is a chance to build an Early Career you will always be proud of. On the programme you will receive:

• Exciting monthly socials to form a community with other graduates
• Area specific training arranged by Line Manager
• Enrolment onto our JD Aspire programme for upskilling and development
• A mentor to support you throughout the programme
• Access to European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• Ongoing support and feedback sessions
• Invaluable exposure usually gained through years of experience
• Opportunities to volunteer with our JD foundation and charity partners

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

We aim to extend experience across different products, areas of business and technologies, the 3 main areas are below:

• Software Development
• Application support
• Documentation

On the Developer Graduate Programme you will rotate between the Java, COBOL, data services, POS and tech teams, a minimum of twice, depending on your preference where possible. We develop several in-house products and systems within these aforementioned teams:

The Java Team

Our Java team develops strategic instore colleague and payment web apps using Java and React. The team also develops many business centric applications.

The COBOL Team

Our main ERP system is developed using COBOL as the main business language, working in a fast paced and high transaction volume environment, developing small features or large development projects to facilitate business innovation.

The POS & Tech Teams

Our tech team adds, updates and maintains various technologies surrounding the main ERP system using languages such as Python, Java, C, C++ and React. The team often builds foundational improvements in addition to producing proof of concepts and new technical frameworks.

The POS team is relatively small, they write the C++ software that runs on thousands of POS devices across the stores in the UK and European.

The Data Services Team

The data services team link internal and external systems using Java and real time data streaming and web services such as Apache Camel and Kafka.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Ideal qualifications/degrees (minimum grade 2.1):

• Computer Science/software engineering
• Programming based degrees

Potential for consideration (minimum grade 2.1):

• Mathematics based degrees (eg. Maths, Physics)

People Spec:

• Motivated – loves software development.
• Self-starter – control your destiny.
• Critical thinker and problem solver

ABOUT JD SPORTS:

JD is at the pinnacle of the global sports fashion industry, providing customers with a product range that remains both authentic and uniquely appealing across a highly differentiated omni-channel experience.

NEXT STEPS:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 15-minute phone call interview. If successful, you will be invited for an in-person interview at our JD Sports HQ in June.