Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Software Development Graduate

Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. This is what unites Amazonians across teams and geographies as we are all striving to delight our customers and make their lives easier, one innovative product, service, and idea at a time.

  • Software engineering

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.

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Why Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is where innovation, risks, and ideas are celebrated. We are builders, we try new things, and imagine big dreams. It is still Day 1 for us, and we are looking for curious and passionate people to expand our diverse teams of thinkers, testers, and doers.

About the role

About the job

Description

Amazon is looking for passionate Graduate Software Development Engineers (SDEs) to join our team ASAP.

Amazon/ AWS offers a unique, inclusive work environment where you’ll be able to work on the A to Z of problems, at scale, for real customers. You’ll join a team solving challenging problems with innovative software solutions, building global software at scale every day and having a ton of fun while you do it.

We are a group of engineers that values diversity and collaboration to help each other succeed as a team. Bring your experiences, perspectives and skills to help build a great shopping experience for customers all around the world. We're looking for developers with a passion for solving challenging problems, learning on the go and working with teammates to have a global impact.

Key job responsibilities

You will own the development of software end to end, from working with stakeholders on requirements through to owning the ongoing operations of the software that you build at scale. You will work with a great, global team to tackle new challenges. You will have the opportunity to experiment and learn from your successes and your failures.

Apply today to join our incredible team building software for our customers around the world. Have fun and build great software!

Basic Qualifications

  • You must be in the final semester/ trimester of a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree or have completed your university studies within the past 24 months of applying and able to commence a role from Dec 2024 to Feb 2025.
  • Enrolled/Completed a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology at university or relevant tertiary institution
  • Strong, object-oriented design and coding skills (C/C++ and/or Java preferably on a UNIX or Linux platform)
  • Knowledge of Perl or other scripting languages a plus
  • Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases
  • Experience in optimization mathematics (linear programming, nonlinear optimization)
  • Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
  • Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing in a Linux environment

  • Experience developing software on Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms
  • Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status, or to confirm your application was submitted successfully, please login to your candidate portal. Please note that we are reviewing a high volume of applications and appreciate your patience.

Applications And Assessment Process

Selected candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment which we encourage you to complete within 5 business days. Your application will then be reviewed for suitability for the role. If successful, you will be invited to attend three virtual interviews, focusing on our Leadership Principles.

Acknowledgement Of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE Statement

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.

What you'll be responsible for

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    Testing and QA

    Ensure high quality work by testing code meets the requirements

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    Backend application development

    Develop, test, and maintain software applications

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    Frontend Application Development

    Develop, test, and maintain the user-side elements of a website or app

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

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    Numerical problem solving

    Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems

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    Attention to detail

    Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables

Meet the team

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