Would you like to help us build a large-scale Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) solution for all subscription and membership businesses at Amazon?
Are you excited about building distributed systems with really challenging mix of requirements on availability, latency and consistency?
Are you someone who enjoys the challenge of figuring out scalable and reusable technical solutions in the context of business problems with ever-growing complexity?
If the answers are yes, our team will offer you all of those opportunities, so please apply!
We build and run mission-critical commerce systems, enabling Amazon businesses (such as Amazon Video, Music and Audible) to serve customers by providing unique product solutions for subscription signups and retention.
Are you excited about building distributed systems with really challenging mix of requirements on availability, latency and consistency?
Are you someone who enjoys the challenge of figuring out scalable and reusable technical solutions in the context of business problems with ever-growing complexity?
If the answers are yes, our team will offer you all of those opportunities!
Key job responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer, you will lead projects involving multiple teams in all aspects of the SDLC using an agile process. As the systems need to be built from the ground up, you will have an opportunity to make a long-lasting impact! To be successful in this position, you will have a strong background in Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, and NoSQL.
The ability to communicate clearly and concisely (both written and orally) and work well in a team are key competencies.
You should be able to quickly adapt to new development environments, learn new systems, create reliable and maintainable code, and find creative and scalable solutions to difficult problems.
Experience working with high-traffic, scalable services is a plus
About the team
Amazon Digital Acceleration powers ordering, subscriptions, and device management for Prime, Amazon Video, Music, Audible, Alexa, and Kindle, amongst other digital businesses.
We process billions of digital purchases every year and enable our digital businesses to grow their businesses worldwide.
We are on a mission to be earth's best provider of one-time and recurring digital commerce, delivering a seamless and enjoyable post-purchase customer experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent