Software Development Engineer Placement Internship (6/ 12 months)

Do you want to spend your industrial placement gaining experience with the global technology leader that makes travel work better for everyone, everywhere? If so, read on!

Summary of the role

At Amadeus, we’re here to make the experience of travel better, for everyone. We may not always be visible, but we are everywhere. Our technology powers the global travel and tourism industry. From airlines to search engines, travel agencies to hotels, the world's top travel brands rely on us to help create exceptional traveller experiences.

Our open platform connects the entire global travel and hospitality ecosystem. We’re passionate about travel and our people are experts in technology, and travel. Our truly diverse global workforce, made up of 150 nationalities, offers incredible insights and knowledge. Our collaborative, supportive culture and flexible working environment attracts great talent.

We're looking for Software Development Engineer Interns to join us in 2025 for 6 or 12 months. We particularly welcome applications from female STEM students and other underrepresented groups in STEM.

Did you know that if you’re female, you can later apply for a scholarship where you could receive funding from us to go towards your final year tuition fees?

Our Interns are an integral part of our Amadeus family. They’re assigned to run critical tech projects that are rolled out internally, or for customers (some of the world’s most recognized airlines, airports or hotels).

Whatever team you join, you’ll learn from some of the best minds in the industry. You’ll get to work on new technologies and implement your ideas to produce tools and solutions that directly impact our business operations. You’ll also have the support of a mentor who’ll help you to settle in and integrate into the team.

Here are a few examples of the functional and technology challenges that you could assist our R&D teams at Heathrow with:

• Standalone projects for some of the world’s leading airlines
• Supporting the digital transformation of airports
• Moving to the Cloud
• Design, build and deploy in-house web-based applications for the world’s top hotel chains
• Discover and implement new testing frameworks to support hospitality stabilisation

As an intern you’ll:

• Analyse customer needs to create new software(s) or to improve existing one(s)
• Run feasibility studies and design and develop software solutions to help our customers meet their goals
• Build APIs from scratch to effectively communicate between systems
• Present your solutions to various stakeholders, including Product Managers & users to get feedback
• Run unit and performance tests to ensure reliability
• Go through the validation phases to ensure our software works for others
• Fine-tune our software(s) as a result of the tests
• Produce software documentation necessary for the application and distribute it to the relevant departments

About the ideal candidate

• You’re pursuing Bachelor/Master’s degree studies in Computer Science or related technical field or a degree from one of the other STEM topics
• You’re fluent in English
• You have an interest in IT and Technology and experience in developing software
• You’ll have the motivation to learn, solve problems, share your ideas, and develop your skills

What we can offer you

A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you'll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions.

A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being.

A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, caregiving and health benefits.

A flexible working model - Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best.

A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment.

A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees.

Application process

1. Upload your CV telling us why we should consider you
2. Online coding assessment and People & Culture screening call
3. Technical and competency-based interview with Engineering Manager
4. Offer

This is a University Placement Internship and must form part of your degree. We’re unable to hire students that have already graduated.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. We will not be able to provide visa sponsorship.

At the end of your placement, based on your performance, you will have the opportunity to be considered for a graduate position through our fast-track process.

Duration: 6 or 12 month internships available

Start date: April or July 2025

Take the first step in your career with Amadeus. Apply now!