Amazon
Global online marketplace and cloud services
Software Development Engineer Apprentice - Month Fixed Term Contract
Occasional travel to a training centre; base location is Swansea, Wales; travel may differ from your primary work base.
About the job
- Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2026)
- Have the right to live and work in Wales (if you are on a visa, this needs to enable you to legally work and reside in Wales for the entire duration of the program)
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
- Be a resident of Wales for the entire duration of the program
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later
- Successfully complete any additional assessments required by our training provider as part of the recruitment process
- Have at least 5 GCSEs C grade (grade 4) or above including Maths and English
- Have 3 A levels or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above, including one in a STEM subject
- Please note, if you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme
- Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and offers are subject to funding approval
- PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 42 month fixed-term contract. You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
- This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/experience of the occupation
- This position may require travel to training centres as part of off-the-job learning
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimise solutions
- Learn and apply best practices in software development
- Contributing to real world projects that impact millions of customers globally
- Analysing and solving complex technical challenges
- Participating in code reviews and ensuring code quality
- Implementing software security measures and compliance
- Staying updated with the latest software development trends and emerging technologies
- You are able to operate in a fast-paced environment
- You are able to demonstrate drive and a passion for learning
About the company
Amazon operates a global e-commerce platform with a large online marketplace that connects consumers to both direct sales and third-party sellers across many product categories. It earns money from product sales and marketplace fees, Amazon Prime subscriptions, and AWS cloud services, plus a large Amazon Associates affiliate network. The platform combines fast shipping, streaming, cloud computing, and digital services to reach customers across numerous countries. Its goal is to be the world’s most customer-centric company by offering convenient access to a wide range of products and services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AWS revenue grew 37% in Q2 2026, its fastest pace in 18 quarters.
- Advertising reached $19.8 billion quarterly revenue, growing 26% and expanding margin leverage.
- Amazon raised £4.25 billion in sterling debt on September 9, 2026, funding AI buildout.
What critics are saying
- Amazon faces a nationwide pregnancy-discrimination class action filed September 8, 2026.
- September 2026 layoffs in Washington and California show continuing restructuring and morale damage.
- Negative trailing free cash flow and $200 billion 2026 capex pressure returns if AWS slows.
What makes Amazon unique
- AWS and advertising diversify Amazon beyond retail, unlike pure e-commerce peers.
- Prime Video now embeds shopping, converting entertainment into checkout and data.
- Amazon’s logistics scale and custom chips deepen switching costs across sellers and cloud customers.
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↑ 1%Amazon's stock has lagged despite strong operational performance, with AWS posting 36.7% growth, its fastest in 18 quarters. The advertising business reached $19.8 billion quarterly revenue, growing 26%, while the chips unit hit a $25 billion annualized run rate. Shares trade at $251.89, up just 9.13% year to date, well below the 52-week high of $287.20. The stock trades at an 18x forward multiple, below its five-year average. Two factors weigh on sentiment: Amazon guided to roughly $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditure for AI infrastructure, whilst trailing free cash flow turned negative at $7.6 billion. Additionally, news of an inquiry into a fatal Miami plane crash involving Amazon operations pressured shares. Wall Street remains bullish, with a consensus target of $328.17 backed by 59 buy ratings and just 2 holds.
Peter Thiel's hedge fund, Thiel Macro, made Amazon its largest investment in the second quarter, allocating 28% of its portfolio to the tech giant. This marked a notable shift for the fund, which held no stocks in the first quarter. The investment focuses on Amazon's artificial intelligence infrastructure through Amazon Web Services. AWS now accounts for 60% of Amazon's operating profits despite representing only 21% of revenue, demonstrating superior margins compared to the company's commerce business. AWS has shown accelerating growth, with its rate climbing to 37% from the low-20% range earlier in 2025. The company is investing hundreds of billions of pounds into AI data centres to meet unprecedented demand for computing power. Thiel Macro's remaining investments were concentrated in energy companies, reflecting a strategy focused on AI infrastructure and the power needed to support it.
Amazon shares fell 7% last month despite Amazon Web Services growing 37% year-over-year, its fastest pace in 18 quarters. Loop Capital's Rob Sanderson maintains a street-high $405 price target, implying 61% upside from the current price near $252. The decline was driven by capital expenditure concerns. Second-quarter cash capex reached $53.1 billion, pushing trailing-twelve-month free cash flow to negative $7.6 billion. Management guided to roughly $200 billion in 2026 capex across AI data centres, custom silicon, robotics, and the Amazon Leo satellite network. Amazon's monthly drop outpaced peers Microsoft and Alphabet. The average Wall Street 12-month price target sits at $328, implying roughly 30% upside.
Amazon's Zoox and Alphabet's Waymo are expanding their robotaxi operations to more US cities. Zoox will begin mapping and testing in Houston and San Diego, bringing its presence to 12 locations. The company launched paid rides in Las Vegas in August after previously offering free testing rides. Waymo is introducing public rides in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, expanding its service to 14 cities. Both companies are targeting San Diego, though Zoox remains in testing whilst Waymo begins commercial operations. Waymo also plans to test autonomous vehicles in Munich before a proposed commercial launch in Germany by late 2027. Neither company disclosed potential revenue from the new markets. The expansion allows both firms to test technology under varied conditions and reach more customers.
Amazon has introduced new shopping features for Prime Video viewers. The retail giant is integrating product discovery across thousands of titles through its X-Ray experience, which currently displays actor information and soundtrack details. Users can now access a Shop tab by pausing video and pressing up on their Fire TV remote. A new "Shop the Scene" feature uses Amazon's Lens technology to identify products from characters' outfits and home décor. The updates enhance last year's "Shop the Show" feature, which required typing a search query. The improved second-screen experience now automatically opens relevant storefronts when users launch the Amazon Shopping app whilst watching content. "Shop the Scene" is available on iOS and Android across more than 600 titles, whilst "Shop the Show" has expanded from 1,300 to over 8,000 titles in the US.