Apprentice Software Developer

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months professional experience working as a software developer or who holds either a degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering will not be eligible.

You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship.

We are The Frontline Group, the UK’s leading retail sales, marketing and distribution company working within publishing and home entertainment. We pride ourselves on our honesty and integrity, we place client value at the centre of every decision we make and are constantly finding new ways to overcome challenges. We are committed to working and developing people who work hard to achieve greatness.

If you are someone who enjoys problem solving, challenging ideas and has an analytical approach then this role could be for you.

This apprenticeship provides an entry point into software development within a technology function that is improving engineering standards and moving towards a scalable, cloud‑first environment.

As an Apprentice Developer, you will learn how applications are built, maintained and supported. You will gain experience across both established and modern systems, gradually developing the skills needed to contribute to real products and services. You will be supported by experienced developers, mentors and an external training provider throughout your Level 4 apprenticeship.

• Build foundational skills in C#, .NET, JavaScript/Type Script, SQL and frontend development.
• Learn how cloud‑hosted applications operate, including introductory exposure to Azure.
• Develop an understanding of Agile practices such as stand‑ups, sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Shadow experienced developers to learn coding standards, design approaches and engineering practices.
• Complete apprenticeship learning modules, assessments and project work with support.

• Support the investigation of low‑complexity issues, learning how to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Learn how applications integrate with data platforms and downstream systems.
• Work collaboratively with developers, QA, Service Desk, Infrastructure and Product teams.
• Follow secure development principles, including safe handling of data and authentication basics.

• Assist with development tasks under guidance, such as updating components or fixing low‑risk issues.
• Support the maintenance of internal tools and application features.
• Learn how REST APIs work and contribute to basic API or integration tasks.
• Write maintainable code following guidance from senior engineers.
• Contribute to documentation, including technical notes and process descriptions.
• Participate in code reviews as a learner, gradually building confidence in giving and receiving feedback.

You will gain exposure to the organisation’s technology stack, including:

• .NET and .NET Core
• C# and REST APIs
• React and modern frontend development
• SQL and relational databases
• Azure cloud services
• Azure Dev Ops and CI/CD pipelines
• Containerisation (Docker)
• Modern data platforms such as Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric

No prior experience with these technologies is required.

• Interest in software development and technology.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow guidance and work methodically.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Problem‑solving mindset.
• Prior exposure to coding (school, college, online courses or personal projects).
• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

By the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice should be able to:

• Contribute to development tasks with increasing independence.
• Understand and follow coding standards and best practices.
• Navigate an established codebase with support.
• Participate effectively in Agile ceremonies.
• Support simple production issues with guidance.
• Demonstrate good engineering discipline, including testing and documentation.

• 7 GCSE’s (or equivalent)…