Do you want to spend your summer 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 traveler 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 Summer Interns to join us from mid-June/early July 2024 for 8-12 weeks. We particularly welcome applicants from female STEM students.

Did you know that if you do a successful summer internship with us, you’ll have the opportunity to come back to do your industrial placement with us? Plus, if you’re female, you’ll also have the opportunity to apply at a later date for a scholarship where you could receive funding from us to go towards tuition fees for your final year of studies.

Whatever the project or team you join, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive group where you can learn from some of the best minds in the industry. You’ll learn 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 buddy who’ll help you to settle in and get to know everyone.

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

  • Standalone projects for some of the world’s best-known airlines
  • Supporting the airport digitalization
  • Moving to the Cloud

As an intern you’ll contribute to

  • Analyzing customer needs to create new software(s) or to improve existing one(s)
  • Run feasibility studies and design software technology(ies)
  • Develop software(s) by following Amadeus standards and quality guidelines
  • 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 other people
  • Fine-tune our software(s) as a result of all tests
  • Produce software documentation necessary for the application and issuing it to the requesting 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 like IT and Technology and are good at developing software
  • You’ll have the motivation to learn, solve problems, share your ideas, and improve yourself every day

What we can offer you

Extensive range of benefits including:

  • Hybrid working (best of both worlds)
  • An extensive well-being programme including free massages, stretching and meditation sessions
  • Intern and graduate social events
  • Sports & Social Clubs
  • Pension
  • Option to join our employee networks e.g. Women Network, Amadeus Proud
  • Discount schemes

As well as

Working for a company that has been:

  • Voted as a Top UK & European Employer and recognised as a Financial Times Leader in Diversity
  • Skills development and opportunities to try new ideas
  • Experience in one of the world’s top software companies whose products and solutions impact millions of travellers from all around the globe
  • A place where you can see your ideas come to life

Application process

  • Apply now & upload your CV telling us why we should consider you
  • Online coding assessment and People & Culture screening call
  • Technical and competency-based interview with Hiring Manager
  • Offer

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

Our summer internships are for students that have completed their first year of university studies who will join us during their summer break before they go into their second year of studies. We’re unable to hire students that have already graduated or are going into their final year of studies.

At the end of your summer internship, based on your performance, you’ll have the opportunity to be considered for your industrial placement with us through our fast-track process.

  • Duration: 8-12 weeks
  • Start date: mid-June – early July
  • End date: early September – end September

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