Software Development Engineer I — Build Scalable Services

Amazon Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is hiring a Software Development Engineer I to tackle real customer problems using modern technology and scalable services. You’ll own code lifecycle from design through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional Amazonians to deliver high-quality solutions.

You’ll work in an agile environment with weekly releases, code reviews, and a strong emphasis on operational excellence, monitoring, and support for production systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools in academic or professional settings.
• Familiarity with one or more general-purpose programming languages (Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, TypeScript).
• Understanding of data structures, basic algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Currently pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/DS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Break down complex problems into solvable components and implement them.
• Contribute to scalable, reliable services with a distributed-systems focus.
• Engage in code reviews, documentations, and CI/CD practices.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to boost productivity while validating AI-generated code.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Go

Rust

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM

Tools

AWS

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is hiring a Software Development Engineer I to tackle real customer problems using modern technology and scalable services. You’ll own code lifecycle from design through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional Amazonians to deliver high-quality solutions.

You’ll work in an agile environment with weekly releases, code reviews, and a strong emphasis on operational excellence, monitoring, and support for production systems.