Software Development Engineer I (FTC)

About the role

Amazon is hiring a Software Development Engineer I on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for its Amazon Pay team in Bangalore. The role focuses on building tools, automating repetitive engineering tasks, and improving the reliability and scalability of payment‑related services that power millions of transactions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software across the full technology stack to enhance buyer and merchant experiences.
• Create automation solutions that reduce manual operational effort and increase system reliability.
• Collaborate with software development and business teams to translate requirements into robust implementations.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high‑quality releases.
• Contribute to system design discussions and explore new technologies that can improve service autonomy.
• Continuously grow technical skills through mentorship, tech talks, and peer learning.

Eligibility

• At least one year of professional (non‑internship) software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical qualification (B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc, BCA, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a passion for automation.
• Willingness to work on a 12‑month contract in Bangalore.

Skills

• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and object‑oriented concepts.
• Experience building, testing, and maintaining production‑grade software.
• Ability to design automation tools that improve operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of system reliability practices such as logging, monitoring, and error handling.
• Good communication skills for cross‑team collaboration.

Benefits

• Access to Amazon’s mentorship programs and regular technical talks.
• Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technologies in a high‑impact domain.
• Exposure to a global, fast‑growing business unit (Amazon Pay).
• Career development pathways within Amazon’s extensive technical organization.
• Competitive compensation package (exact figures undisclosed).