Regarding working in amazon as a software development engineer (SDE)

Question

I wish to get a full time job offered as a software development engineer (SDE) in amazon.com company

The hiring process of amazon.com for software development job roles is such that once an application is made to the job in question, if my resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) gets shortlisted for that job, a technical assessment link will be sent to the email address which I use of to make the job application in amazon.com.

While making the application, I will be required to mention whether I have full time work experience or not in the field of software development, for which I will be compelled to indicate 'no' in that particular section of the job application form as I am not having full time work experience in software development in any company.

However, I believe I am competent enough to get a job offered in software development in the company amazon.

When I visited the website link https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cloud9/latest/user-guide/setup-express.html, I got to know more about setting up the development environment in AWS for building software applications.

May I please know without having prior full time work experience in the field of software development in any company, how can I make my resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) get shortlisted for the software development engineer (SDE) job roles in the company amazon and how can I know more about it?

Also, when I visited the website https://codecatalyst.aws/explore/dev-environments, I could get to know that I can use this Integrated Development Environment (IDE) of amazon to work on software development projects.

May I please know without having any prior full time work experience in the field of software development to demonstrate, how can I make my resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) get shortlisted for software development engineer (SDE) job roles in the company amazon?

Can you pls let me know about these things?

Accepted Answer

When applying for software development engineer (SDE) job roles at Amazon, it's important to showcase your skills, knowledge, and potential, even if you don't have prior full-time work experience in the field. Here are some tips to increase your chances of getting your resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) shortlisted:

Highlight Relevant Projects: Emphasize any personal or academic projects you have worked on that demonstrate your programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of software development concepts. Include details about the technologies, programming languages, frameworks, and tools you used.

Open Source Contributions: If you have contributed to open-source projects or collaborated on GitHub repositories, mention these experiences in your resume. This demonstrates your ability to work in a team, contribute to real-world projects, and engage with the software development community.

Internships and Part-Time Roles: Even if you haven't had full-time work experience in software development, highlight any internships, part-time roles, or freelance projects you have undertaken in the field. Include the responsibilities, tasks, and achievements from these experiences to showcase your practical skills and industry exposure.

Technical Skills and Certifications: Create a dedicated section in your resume to list your technical skills, programming languages, frameworks, and tools you are proficient in. If you have any relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Developer or certifications in specific programming languages or technologies, include them as well.

Personal Projects and GitHub Portfolio: Develop personal projects that showcase your technical abilities and passion for software development. Create a portfolio on platforms like GitHub, where you can showcase your projects, contributions, and code samples. This can serve as additional evidence of your skills and dedication.

While the resources you mentioned, such as the AWS Cloud9 documentation and CodeCatalyst, provide valuable information about development environments and tools, it's essential to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Build projects, engage with the software development community, and continuously learn and improve your skills. Focus on demonstrating your passion, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Good luck with your application to Amazon as a software development engineer!

Answer

Amazing.

I wanted to know exactly about this.

May I please know by starting as a 'fresher' in software development (without having any prior full time work experience in the field of software development), can I get my resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) shortlisted for Software Development Engineer (SDE) job role in amazon.com company?

If so, may I please know how can I do it?

Can you pls let me know about this?

Since there is no provision to attach a document in this message box, I am including the screenshot of my resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) below for your reference.

Curriculum Vitae of Vikas R

Name                : Vikas R
                                                                                                  Mobile number: +91 9513898187
                                                                                                  Email address   : victoryvikas12@gmail.com
                                                                                                  Date of Birth     : 21/10/1985
                                                                                                  Present address : 245, 5th Block, 67th Cross, Rajajinagar,                                                       
 Bangalore 560010
 Professional Summary
A tech professional with good computer operating skills and with a enthusiastic and positive frame of  mind for solving customer’s problems.

October/November 2018 to January 2019

Was working in Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) as a data processing associate

October 2016 – January 2018

Had gone to a European country called Poland for studying Master of Science (M Sc) course in Business Information Systems. The modules covered during the course were

1. System modelling and analysis
2. Information system modelling and analysis
3. Advanced databases and
4. Advanced topics in Artificial intelligence

Couldn’t complete the course as I had got lesser ECTS points in the first semester of the course. Dropped the course in between and came back to India in the month of January in the year 2018.

June 2016 – September 2016

Was working as a customer support executive in Aditya Birla Minacs for Apple itunes chat process

Qualification
Institution 
Year of Passing 
Percentage
Bachelor of Science 
St. Philomena’s College (University of Mysore)
        2011/12
53

Computer skills

• Installing and uninstalling of computer operating systems
      
    • Documentation skills in Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint
      
    • Proficient in understanding user requirements and translating to system requirements

Software skills

• Strong knowledge of Core Java
    • Strong knowledge of Java frameworks Spring MVC
    • Good knowledge of Microservices architecture
    • Good knowledge of implementing web services REST and SOAP

Soft skills

• Good command over English language
    • Good written and verbal communication skills

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: 21-05-2023                                                                                      Place: Bangalore

I am indicating a job website link for your reference.

https://amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2315695/software-development-engineer-device-os

Usually, for all the software development job roles in Amazon.com company, after the resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) gets shortlisted for the job role, the HR recruiter for that job role sends an online assessment link which contains some Multiple Choice questions for assessing my suitability for the job role that I have applied for.

May I please know in order to get my resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) as indicated above get shortlisted for this job role in Amazon.com company Bangalore location and get that assessment link to my email address indicated in my resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) i.e victoryvikas12@gmail.com, may I please know what best can I do and how can I know more about it?

I am very badly in need of a job for my survival and without getting a job offered to me in the company Amazon.com, I will be practically unable to live a sustained and balanced life.

Can you pls let me know about this?

Regarding working in amazon as a software development engineer (SDE)

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