Alexa Shopping Software Engineer: Shape AI-Powered Discovery

Amazon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited is seeking a software developer for the Alexa for Shopping (AFS) feature. You will design and lead development of a unique, engaging capability used by millions of customers, collaborating with multiple technology teams and mentoring others.

You will prototype quickly, tackle novel challenges daily, and contribute to end-to-end ownership of the feature in a dynamic, customer-focused environment in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional, non-internship software development.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design.
• Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Work with product management and cross functional teams to implement and improve technical solutions for desired user experiences.
• Work with our design team to define and implement the best user experience.
• Manage directly assigned tasks and on-call duties.
• Full vertical end-to-end ownership of the feature.
• Actively participate in hiring and mentoring the very best.
• Encourage and support knowledge-sharing within team and external groups.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, within team and external groups.

Skills

Software development experience

Java / C++ / C#

SDLC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited is seeking a software developer for the Alexa for Shopping (AFS) feature. You will design and lead development of a unique, engaging capability used by millions of customers, collaborating with multiple technology teams and mentoring others.

You will prototype quickly, tackle novel challenges daily, and contribute to end-to-end ownership of the feature in a dynamic, customer-focused environment in London.