Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Join Asda's Technology Graduate Programme as a permanent employee.
- Gain hands-on experience in various technology areas and business functions.
- The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Applications close on 27 December 2026, with a start date in September 2027.
- Based in Leeds, with a hybrid working model requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office.
About the Role
This is a permanent graduate role within the Asda Technology Team, offering a structured development journey.
What You'll Do
- Gain hands-on experience across a range of technologies, projects, and business areas, including instore, online, trading, supply, and logistics.
- Work with experienced Technology professionals to build skills for a career in Tech.
- Develop expertise in specialist areas and gain insight into how technology enables the business.
- Work on AI innovative solutions, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, web platforms, data, systems, integrations, and modern engineering practices.
- Spend time in retail stores for first-hand insight into customers, colleagues, and operations.
- Support the delivery of technology projects and initiatives.
- Analyse technical and business challenges and help identify solutions.
- Learn and apply new technologies, tools, and ways of working.
- Support the design, testing, and implementation of technology solutions.
- Contribute ideas and fresh perspectives.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Support agile project teams to deliver business outcomes.
- Use data and insight to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of personal and professional development.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience across a range of Technology specialisms.
- Exposure to large-scale retail systems and platforms.
- Structured technical and professional development.
- Support from experienced leaders, mentors, and colleagues.
- Opportunities to work on projects that impact millions of customers and colleagues.
- Experience across multiple areas of the Technology function.
- A strong professional network across Technology and the wider business.
- A clear foundation for a successful long-term career within Asda Technology.
Benefits
- Discretionary company bonus
- Company pension up to 7% matched
- 15% colleague discount in store and online
- Free access to wellbeing services (Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, 24/7 employee assistance helpline)
- Discounts across a range of services and activities
- Asda Allies Inclusion Networks
- Excellent parental leave policies
Requirements
- Recent graduate with a passion for technology and innovation.
- You might be a recent graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Passionate about technology and innovation.
- A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
- A creative problem-solver.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Interested in understanding how technology enables business success.
- A team player.
- Resilient and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
- Motivated to build a long-term career in Technology.
- Must have the continuous right to work in the UK.
Application Process
- A short, blended personality and numerical assessment.
- Three, quick video interview questions.
- A half-day assessment centre.
Key Dates
- Start Date: September 2027
- Closing Date: 27 December 2026
Location
- Minimum 3 days a week in Asda House, Leeds. Office attendance may vary based on team requirements.
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices.