Trainee Software Developer

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company who were, established in 1675 and are, dedicated to delivering healthy and nutritious wholegrain oats to customers worldwide. With over 350 years of expertise, the company combines deep-rooted knowledge with innovative approaches to oat processing and manufacturing.

They are seeking a trainee software developer to join them for a year-long sandwich placement, roughly from July 2026 - July 2027, gaining hands‑on programming experience. Working days and hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. The job requires you to be in the office 5 days a week, no remote work available. The company are based in Crewe and are a 15 minute walk from Crewe train station.

• Experience as a Software Developer or similar role would be desirable
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar.
• Experience with front‑end and back‑end development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, .NET, or Django).
• Understanding of databases (SQL, No
  
  SQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Competitive Salary
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Great company to work for
• Excellent experience