3 days ago
Edinburgh, United KingdomEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams across the business to design, implement, and optimise software solutions.
- Contribute to real-world software projects serving customers globally.
- Analyse and solve technical challenges.
- Participate in code reviews and help ensure code quality.
- Apply software security and compliance measures.
- Learn and apply software development best practices while staying current with development trends and emerging technologies.
- Complete on-the-job training, formal study, online learning, and mentoring activities during the apprenticeship.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old before the September 2027 start date.
- Have the right to live and work in Scotland for the full programme duration and have lived in the UK or EEA for the preceding three years.
- Not be enrolled in a UK government-funded course ending in August 2027 or later and be willing to travel for mandatory external training.
- Meet one of the stated entry routes: four SQA Highers at BBBB including Maths, Statistics, or Physics; a relevant Foundation or Modern Apprenticeship; an HNC or HND with the specified Higher subject; or sufficient recognition of prior learning.
- Not already hold a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level.
- Have a genuine interest in technology, coding, and software development.
- Some exposure to programming through education, personal projects, or self-teaching is preferred.
- Demonstrate problem-solving, analytical thinking, attention to detail, self-directed learning, communication, and teamwork skills.
Benefits
- 48-month fixed-term apprenticeship starting in September 2027.
- Work toward a Graduate Apprenticeship in BSc (Hons) Software Development.
- 20% off-the-job study time with classroom, virtual, and online training.
- Mentoring, coaching, tailored development opportunities, knowledge sharing, and career-development resources.
- On-the-job training at an Amazon base location with occasional travel to a training centre or other mandatory training locations.
- Inclusive employee-led affinity groups and workplace support, including disability accommodations.
About Amazon
Amazon builds and operates a global e-commerce marketplace, logistics network, and consumer devices, and provides cloud computing via AWS for businesses and developers. The company earns revenue from online retail, third‑party seller services, subscriptions like Prime, advertising, and AWS usage. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, it is publicly traded on NASDAQ (AMZN) and serves customers in dozens of countries.