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Software Development Engineer

Amazon
mid-level
Location

London, United Kingdom

Work Type

Onsite

Seniority

mid-level

Posted

May 1, 2026


Total Compensation
€175,000
Yearly Savings (Comfortable)
€44,000
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Job Description

Who you are

  • We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology
  • Education Requirements (must meet one): Currently enrolled in Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields OR Completed Bachelor's or Graduate degree in specified fields
  • Expected graduation between October 2025 - September 2026, OR graduated within the last 24 months
  • Demonstrated experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
  • Demonstrated experience one or more of the following: Data structures implementation, Basic algorithm development, Object-oriented design principles
  • Previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
  • Experience with one or more of the following: AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), Contributing to open-source projects, Version control systems, Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
  • Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

What the job involves

  • Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology?
  • Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment?
  • Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide?
  • As an SDE-I, you'll own the entire lifecycle of your code - from design through deployment and ongoing operations
  • This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers
  • At Amazon, you'll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship
  • Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward
  • Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
  • Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective
  • Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies
  • Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns
  • Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties
  • Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues
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