Software Engineer Apprentice — 42-Month Growth Program

Abundant Code; Swansea; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer Apprentice in Swansea, Wales, starting September. The role offers hands-on experience alongside seasoned engineers, with exposure to multiple languages, frameworks, and real-world projects.

The programme includes classroom and virtual training, off-job time, and mentoring to support your BSc in Applied Software Engineering. You’ll work on design, development, and implementation of software solutions, grow your technical skills, and travel for

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2027).
• Have the right to live and work in Wales at the point of enrolment (June 2027). If you are on a visa, this must enable you to legally work and reside in Wales for the entire duration of the programme from enrolment.
• Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years prior to the start date
• Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2027 or later
• Be prepared to travel for external/mandatory training as part of the apprenticeship
• Have 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Have 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above, including one in a STEM subject
• Please note, if you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme.
• Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and offers are subject to funding approval
• PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 42 month fixed-term contract. You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
• This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/experience of the occupation

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with teams across the business to design, implement, and optimise solutions
• Learning and applying best practices in software development
• Contributing to real-world projects that impact millions of customers globally
• Analysing and solving complex technical challenges
• Participating in code reviews and ensuring code quality
• Implementing software security measures and compliance
• Staying up to date with the latest development trends and emerging technologies

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer Apprentice in Swansea, Wales, starting September. The role offers hands-on experience alongside seasoned engineers, with exposure to multiple languages, frameworks, and real-world projects.

The programme includes classroom and virtual training, off-job time, and mentoring to support your BSc in Applied Software Engineering. You’ll work on design, development, and implementation of software solutions, grow your technical skills, and travel for