Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited
Software Development, Retail
SoftwareDevelopmentEngineer,AlexaforShopping
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“Software Development Engineer, Alexa for Shopping at Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited. Skills: Conversational AI, Scalable systems, Personalized experiences. Design scalable software components. Implement scalable software components”
Industry & Context.
Complex technical challenges
On-call rotations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Professional software development experience, Programming with Java, C++, or C#, Object-oriented design experience, Contribute to architecture and design, Bachelor's degree in computer science
Nice to Have
Full software development lifecycle experience, Coding standards experience, Code reviews experience, Source control management experience, Build processes experience, Testing experience, Operations experience, Building complex software systems experience
What You'll Do.
Design scalable software components
Implement scalable software components
Deliver scalable software components
Take ownership of SDLC
Partner with product managers
Partner with designers
Partner with applied scientists
Partner with other engineers
Translate product ideas
Contribute to technical vision
Contribute to architecture
Stay current with technologies
Integrate emerging technologies
Mentor other engineers
Participate in architecture reviews
Participate in design discussions
Participate in sprint planning
Identify automation improvements
Drive automation improvements
Identify process improvements
Drive process improvements
Support team services
Participate in on-call rotations
Ensure system stability
Resolve production issues
Maintain secure infrastructure
Maintain resilient infrastructure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Design sessions; Sprint planning
Process & Methodology
Sprint planning
Full Job Description
Help shape the next generation of intelligent search and shopping experiences. Our team is building an advanced conversational platform that helps customers discover, compare, and choose products effortlessly through natural, AI-driven interactions. We’re looking for engineers who are passionate about crafting scalable systems, leveraging AI technologies, and delivering seamless, personalized experiences to millions of users. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and working on products that redefine how people shop online, this role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact at scale. Key job responsibilities As a Software Development Engineer II, you will: - Design, implement, and deliver scalable software components that power next-generation conversational shopping experiences. - Take full ownership of the software development lifecycle - from technical design and coding through - Write clean, reliable, and efficient code that meets high standards for quality, performance, and maintainability. - Partner closely with product managers, designers, applied scientists, and other engineers to translate product ideas into technical deliverables. - Contribute to the long-term technical vision and architecture for conversational and AI-powered experiences. - Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate them where they add customer or developer value. - Mentor other engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and hands-on collaboration. - Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning to continuously improve team effectiveness. - Identify and drive automation or process improvements that enhance reliability, developer velocity, and overall product quality. - Support the team’s services through participation in on-call rotations, ensuring system stability and fast resolution of production issues. - Proactively assess risks and implement safeguards to maintain a secure and resilien
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