AMAZON UK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER APPRENTICE PROGRAM

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Our apprenticeships
Amazon offers a range of opportunities to suit candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations. That is why we believe it is the perfect place to learn new skills. Our Software Teams are crucial in ensuring that we continue to deliver and innovate for customers. We have big plans and want to continue to develop and retain the best talent. Amazon apprenticeship schemes are aimed at people who have a passion for learning and want to start a career now – or possibly retrain in a new direction.

To be successful you will need to be committed to your own development and be prepared to make the most of the opportunities, hands on experience and qualifications given to you.

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Software Developer Engineer (SDE) apprenticeship
Our SDE Apprentices will work with cutting-edge technology to develop critical products for our customers. Developers at Amazon work on real world problems on a global scale, own systems end-to-end and influence the direction of our technology that delights hundreds of millions of customers around the world. As an SDE Apprentice, you will be on a 48 month fixed term contract and you will have the opportunity to work in our Bristol corporate office.
You will build your skills over a 48 month period - starting in September that will include:
· Classroom based training hosted offsite,
· Amazon's on-the-job training program, delivered by our specialist teams,
· Mentoring from our software developers.
Alongside extensive development of your technical skills, you will also grow your abilities in crucial complementary areas like organization, prioritization, data analysis and problem solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.

There are a number of learning knowledge modules teaching advanced theory and its practical application. These could be taught online, and/or supported by classroom training workshops, which will be held at a local training centre in Bristol.

During your scheme you will be introduced to the fundamental technical skills you need to become a successful Amazon SDE employee by attending offsite workshop modules which will support you to achieve the standard
In your first year you will cover modules and learning such as;
· Advanced Java
· Test Driven development
· Web applications development
· Maths and Algorithms
· Systems development
· Data communications and network security

On successful completion of Year 1 (15-18 months) you will further specialize in software development and work towards a BA Hons in Digital and Technology Solutions. By specializing in software you should be able to design, build and test high-quality software solutions. You will be aiming to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and design to development.
Not only will you receive invaluable learning, development and professional experience, you will also gain a BSC in Digital and Technology Solutions.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

For applicants to be eligible for government funding you need to meet the following criteria:
· Living in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
· Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2019 or later

Requirements:
· You will be 18 years old or older before the contract's start date,
· You will already have coding experience either certified or self-taught,
· You have a deep interest in software development and a strong willingness to learn.
· You are able to read, understand and communicate in English,
· You can follow a list of guidelines and instructions (verbal or written) to deliver results and meet deadlines.
· You have a hands-on attitude, flexible, adaptable and proactive,
· You seek - and respond well to - feedback,
· You aim to attain impeccable customer service and excellent customer facing skills.
· 3 A levels including a STEM related subject or a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject or an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject or a BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject (180 credits)
· You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.