Software Development
Software Development Engineer Apprentice
Amazon
Salary
Competitive
Duration
42 months
Hours per week
40h
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions – Software Pathway
Start date
1 September 2026
Minimum grades
5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Maths and English; A-Levels ABB (including Maths or Computer Science) or equivalent
About the role
As a Software Development Engineer Apprentice, you'll join one of Amazon's tech teams and contribute to real-world projects from day one. You'll explore multiple areas of software development, such as backend systems, web services, automation, and cloud technologies, while learning how to write clean, secure, and scalable code. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, take part in technical discussions, and follow best practices in testing, design, and accessibility.
Requirements
Be 18 years or older before September 2026; Have the right to live and work in England for the duration of the programme; Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years; Not be enrolled in another government-funded programme ending August 2026 or later; Have 5 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) including Maths and English; Have one of the following: A-Levels: ABB (including Maths or Computer Science), BTEC Computing: D*DD, BTEC IT: D*DD, T-Level in Digital Production, Design & Development: Merit+; Must not hold a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level.
Working week
40 hours per week in corporate office environment
Skills
Software design and developmentClean code writingJavaPythonor JavaScript programmingProblem-solvingCollaborationVersion controlCloud technologies (AWS)Testing and debuggingSecurity best practicesAgile methodologies
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Desired
A Level · Maths · Grade ABB
Desired
A Level · Computer Science · Grade ABB
Desired
BTEC · Computing · Grade D*DD
Desired
BTEC · IT · Grade D*DD
Desired
T-Level · Digital Production, Design & Development · Grade Merit
Training & development
Mix of on-the-job training, online study, and mentoring. You'll learn how to design, develop, and test software solutions; write clean, maintainable, and efficient code; use programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript; collaborate with engineers, designers, and product teams; debug and resolve technical issues; apply security, performance, and accessibility best practices; use version control tools; work with cloud technologies through AWS; and continuously improve systems using agile and iterative methodologies.
Future prospects
Upon successful completion of the Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Pathway) degree program, apprentices will be able to apply for a promotion within a Software Developer Engineer full-time role or seek other opportunities globally across Amazon and AWS. Graduates can progress towards roles including Senior Software Developer, Software Development, Technical Project Manager, DevOps Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, and Security Specialist.
Things to consider
Applicants must be 18 years or older before September 2026, have the right to live and work in England, have lived in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years, and not be enrolled in another government-funded programme. No professional coding experience is required, just enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine interest in software development.
About Amazon
Amazon is one of the world's most innovative technology companies, operating at global scale with technology teams spanning multiple business areas from cloud innovation within AWS to building customer experiences across Amazon Entertainment.
Website
www.amazon.com