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Description

Interested in working with the latest technology in the cloud computing space to impact millions of people? Interested in building technology to support 2,000,000 of your co-workers? We are building solutions to revolutionize the way we think about managing our workforce. We re-imagine technology to empower leaders of all levels to scale and grow their teams and support employees throughout their careers. Our team uniquely combines the highest standards of technology – architecture, scalability, reliability and performance with Amazon’s desire to be Earth’s Best Employer.

Each day you come into work, you get to learn from some of the smartest people in the world, solve hard and interesting problems, and help move the needle at Amazon scale. Come join us and be a part of the Amazon story!

Key job responsibilities

• Identify the right technologies to delight customers by working backwards from customer needs and working directly with customers to test prototypes and incorporate feedback

• Architect and build business critical, highly available software systems in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry

• Prototype and test concepts or features

• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market

• Define and drive SW best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, agile development, build processes, and testing

• Coach and mentor engineers on the team to foster a supportive culture of collaboration and delivery to high standards of scalability and performance

About the team

Inclusive Team Culture

Our team is diverse! We are intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining talent from diverse backgrounds. Team members are active in Amazon’s 10+ affinity groups, sometimes known as employee resource groups, which bring employees together across businesses and locations around the world. These range from groups such as the Black Employee Network, Latinos at Amazon, Indigenous at Amazon, Families at Amazon, LGBTQ+, Warriors at Amazon (Military), Amazon People With Disabilities, and more.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member grow towards their career goals.

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

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.