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Are you ready to relaunch your career after an extended break? If you have been out of the workforce for an extended period, and are looking to return to work, Amazon welcomes Returners to have a look at our Career Page and apply for our open roles. We are a company of builders who bring varying backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives on inventing for our customers. 


This 16-week paid employment opportunity is available to candidates who are looking to resume their professional career after experiencing 1 or more years of underemployment and/or unemployment. 

The successful candidate will be able to start the Returnship, with the right to work, in the respective country. Upon successful completion of the Program, candidates may receive, but are not guaranteed, an offer for full-time employment which will be based in the Amazon office in Bucharest or Ias. Some flexibility for virtual working is available for the duration of the 16-week Returnship.

This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and make connections with other professionals who are returning to their careers.

Benefits included in the Program: 

  • A Paid Internship
  • Flexibility –Your manager will work with you to establish the best and most productive use of your time.
  • A global environment – An opportunity to work with the world’s leading cloud technology, and talented people from every corner of the globe.
  • Great benefits – The perks of being an Amazon employee don't stop at collaborating with great people on exciting and innovative projects. Amazon’s benefits support the needs of our diverse workforce and their family members, no matter what stage they are at in their life or career. See more here.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related science or technology
· Have been on a career break for 1 + years
· Is not currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
· Open to relocate to Location of role
· 3+ years of experience leading software development projects
· 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
Experienced in understanding and contributing to the technical architecture and design of a product/ feature(s)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Track record for managing complex technology projects
· Track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects
· Solid foundation in service-oriented technologies to be able to understand service inter-dependencies and drive towards technical solutions for multi-tiered systems.
· Experience with cross geographical project coordination and management
· Experience developing Internet products and technologies
· Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Proven problem solving skills
· Strong organizational skills


Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.


Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Is a Remote Job?
Remote
Employment Type
Full time

Ready to restart your career? Return to your profession and come build the future at Amazon.

Our 16-week, paid and benefit-eligible virtual returnships provide a structured environment through which...

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