Software Development Engineer, Amazon Q Business

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Development Engineer II, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of workplace productivity through innovative AI technology. This position offers the opportunity to design and optimize core components of a revolutionary platform that empowers enterprises to operate more efficiently and creatively. With a strong focus on collaboration and data-driven decision-making, you will be part of a diverse team committed to mentoring and career growth, ensuring a fulfilling work-life balance while driving significant advancements in the generative AI landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience in system design focusing on reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and optimizing core components of the platform.
• Ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Programming Languages

Software Development Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Q Business

Amazon Q Business is revolutionizing workplace productivity through innovative generative AI technology. As an AI-powered assistant, it transforms how enterprises operate by empowering employees to be more creative, data-driven, efficient, prepared, and productive. It leverages advanced artificial intelligence to answer questions, provide summaries, generate content, and securely complete tasks based on enterprise data.

Central to its functionality is the ability to unify disparate data sources across organizations. With over 40 secure connectors to popular enterprise applications and document repositories, it offers a seamless search experience that breaks down information silos and enhances collaboration. Additionally, Amazon Q Apps allows employees to quickly create and share generative AI-powered applications, fostering a culture of innovation within the workplace.

As a Software Development Engineer II on the Amazon Q Business team, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and optimizing the platform's core components. Your work will ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability while directly impacting how businesses leverage AI for enhanced operations and data-driven decision-making.

Join us in shaping the future of work with Amazon Q Business and be part of a team that is making significant strides in the generative AI landscape for enterprise productivity.

About the team

Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate — that's why customers from startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services.

Inclusive Team Culture

At AWS, we learn and are curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to celebrate our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, such as Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity), inspire us to embrace our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We are committed to raising our performance standards and helping you develop into a well-rounded professional through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career resources.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and offer flexibility to support your success both at work and at home. When supported, our team can achieve great things in the cloud.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience (non-internship)
• 2+ years of experience in system design or architecture, focusing on reliability and scalability
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• 3+ years of full software development lifecycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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