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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