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# Software Development Engineer, Amazon

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Structures, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Build Process, Software Coding, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/software-development-engineer-amazon/45027720

## About the Role

standards in the industry, deal with ambiguous and non explored problem domains, and have a consistent track record of delivery.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentExperience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented designExperience designing and building large-scale systems in a multi-tiered, distributed environment (Service Oriented Architecture)Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, big "O" analysis and designing for performance, scalability and availabilityOutstanding problem-solving abilities and a clear commitment to making Amazon a great place to workPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in computer science or equivalentExperience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operationsExperience taking a leading role in building complex software systems that have been successfully

## Description

innovative business and technical solutions that help drive up product selection for our customers, and continue to facilitate year on year growth in this dynamic, fast paced, ever growing business. We exist on the cutting edge of technical possibilities, pushing the boundaries of architectural thinking and distributed system design; We leverage the best of technology from across the industry, use the latest cloud computing technologies from AWS, where we help drive innovation for the benefit of Amazon and third party customers alike. Come and join our journey...Key job responsibilitiesAs a software engineer in Amazon, you are expected to have technical ownership of your designs and services and influence good coding practices among your peers. Responsibilities include design, code, review, test, fix, research, deploy and maintain services and code in Amazon cloud production environments. Successful candidates will be strong developers who can prioritize well, develop at the highest


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