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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Software Engineer - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Encodings, Databases, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Pair Programming, SQL Databases, Transcoding, Autoscaling, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/backend-software-engineer-new-route-recruitment-limited-3776808 ## About the Role ·Proficiency in a modern programming language (Java, Javascript, Python or Go). ·Proven expertise and professional experience databases (SQL and NoSQL) ·Knowledge of micro-service oriented architectures ·Proven expertise with cloud providers (bonus points for AWS - our chosen cloud provider) ·Passion for emerging technologies ## Description As a Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will have exposure to some of the core features of Studio (our flagship product). You could for example work on automated clip creation service based on data analysis, our media transcoding service or our live encoding platform. Java, JavaScript, NoSQL, Serverless Architecture, Microservices, Auto Scaling/Auto Recovery, Kinesis, Media Processing, Terraform - these are a few of the state-of-the-art techs you will work with. To make sure you keep growing your knowledge around tech, we provide you with professional development opportunities like Hackathons, Tech hours, and have a development budget and pair programming days to improve our automated testing culture. Some of your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): ·Building awesome APIs as well as sleek, beautiful front-end client experiences ·Building reliable micro-services and serverless architectures ·Iterating and optimizing products based on feedback and data analysis ·Taking ownership of your work/project by designing, building, maintaining, iterating and supporting new features and new products, We aim to have a quick and dynamic hiring process. This process lasts around two weeks and it has the following stages: ·Phone call interview (around 30 minutes) to understand your interests and career expectations to ensure we are a good fit for each other. ·Technical test to be completed at home. ·Final face to face interview (around 2 hours) with our lead developers to go through your test and your technical knowledge. BENEFITS ·Personal development budget & training material ·Bi-annual hackathons & tech hour on Wednesday ·Regular performance reviews ·Flexible working hours ·Work from home options ·Ride to work scheme ·Free breakfast, Friday happy hour & monthly company lunch ·25 days holiday & additional unpaid holiday week ·Bi-annual away days & Christmas party ·Sponsored monthly social events ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) - [Reliable scalability: How Amazon.com scales on AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/983-reliable-scalability-how-amazon-com-scales-on-aws) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)