Software Development Engineer - Military Veterans

Amazon Switzerland seeks a Junior Software Development Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, cloud-native services. The role focuses on solving customer problems through innovative technology and AI-powered tools in an on-site, collaborative environment.

This position is tailored for developers eager to create new products and features while navigating fast-paced development cycles. The engineer will manage the full code lifecycle, from initial design to deployment and ongoing operations, tackling real-world customer challenges within a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain innovative products and services.
• Develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices within large distributed systems.
• Engage in code reviews and help create technical documentation.
• Construct resilient, cost-effective distributed systems that are scalable and fault-tolerant.
• Utilize and help develop GenAI and AI-driven tools to boost development efficiency and stay updated on new tech.
• Write clean, maintainable code adhering to best practices and design patterns.
• Work within an agile framework, practicing CI/CD principles and handling operational duties like on-call rotations.
• Ensure operational excellence by monitoring systems, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Nice to have

• Prior technical internship experience or a strong portfolio of personal projects.
• Familiarity with AI tools for development, cloud platforms (especially AWS), database systems (SQL/NoSQL), open-source contributions, version control, or debugging complex systems.
• Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Basic knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What the company offers

• Sign-on bonus and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, EAP, mental health support, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

About the company

Amazon Switzerland is driven by a deep commitment to customer obsession, a core value that has helped establish it as a globally beloved brand. The company fosters an inclusive culture where every employee is encouraged to take ownership, empowering them to deliver exceptional results for customers.

• Customer obsession is a fundamental part of the company's DNA.
• Ownership is encouraged at every level of the organization.
• An inclusive culture empowers employees to achieve the best outcomes for customers.