Job Description

Overview
At Dunelm, we empower our graduates to grow by stepping into new experiences - confidently and with support.
Our graduates are encouraged to explore fresh ideas, take on new challenges, and build confidence in unfamiliar situations. As market leaders, we value innovation, individuality, and a mindset that helps you make smart decisions and shape a career that grows with you.
Be comfortable thinking big.
Our Software Engineering team is on a mission to make shopping with Dunelm smoother, smarter and more joyful. Whether it's improving our website, streamlining our systems, or building new digital tools, everything we do is designed to make life easier for our customers. We're growing fast - and that means more opportunities to make a real difference for our customers. We're on the lookout for curious, ambitious people who want to shape the future of home shopping. If you've got fresh ideas and a passion for solving real problems, you'll find your voice matters here.
Dunelm is committed to becoming an inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
What you'll be doing
The Software Engineering team is on a mission: to transform and future-proof Dunelm's digital platform using cutting-edge technology like React, Node.js and AWS Lambda. Join our team as a graduate and you'll dive straight into the boundary-smashing world of Software Engineering, with a structured rotational scheme that gives you hands-on experience to deliver end-to-end vertical solutions for our business.
Over two years you'll:

• ?Get up to speed with the integral role everyone in our Software Engineering Chapter plays, by building your skills in Front End, Back End and DevOps
• ?Collaborate with the super-talented Front-End Engineers on our website and find ways to create easier and more intuitive user experiences for our customers using languages like React, CSS & TypeScript
• ?Help our brilliant Back End Engineers create APIs using the latest technologies such as REST and GraphQL faster and more efficient codes, as well as learning about and building low latency high throughput message-based systems
• ?Pick up skills from the DevOps Engineers by working with Infrastructure as Code technologies, CI/CD pipelines, Networks and Databases

Improve your technical skills in:
Software Engineering
DevOps
Infrastructure
Data Science & Insight
Architecture
Test Automation
Delivery Management
What we'll look for in you

• ?A genuine passion for software development
• ?Strong knowledge of CSS, HTML and JavaScript/TypeScript
• ?Solid foundation in coding - doesn't have to be language-specific but JavaScript and Typescript are the main ones we use
• ?Good understanding of the software engineering lifecycle, especially agile methodologies in software engineering
• ?Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
• ?Serverless tech and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google or Microsoft clouds isn't essential but would be a big plus

We believe in behaviours that help our people thrive:

• Customer First - You care deeply about delivering great experiences and putting our customers at the heart of everything you do.
• Growth Mindset - You're open to learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Being Curious - You ask questions, seek out new ideas, and explore better ways of doing things.
• Connecting - You build strong relationships and collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.
• Taking Responsibility - You own your actions, follow through, and make things happen.

Please note: We will evaluate any applicants who do not have all the relevant qualifications.
Please be aware: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
The assessment centre for this role will take place on Friday, 5th December at our Store Support Centre in Syston, Leicester.

Skills Required