Manager III, Software Development, AWS Simple Workflow (SWF)

Amazon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Manager III to lead a software development team responsible for AWS Simple Workflow. You will drive the full software lifecycle from design to operations, own the technical vision, and partner across organizations to deliver scalable, secure services.

You will mentor engineers, balance tactical execution with long-term planning, and shape the team's roadmap for the next year while maintaining high-quality, maintainable systems that serve millions of customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• 8+ years leading multi-tier web services.
• Experience with end-to-end software lifecycle and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a software development team with charter, vision, and roadmap.

Skills

Team management

Software engineering

Architectural decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS SWF

Git

Job description

Manager III, Software Development, AWS Simple Workflow (SWF)

Are you a software development leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and delivering products that matter to millions of customers? We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team of engineers through the full software lifecycle — from design and architecture through deployment and ongoing operations. In this role, you will own the technical vision and strategic roadmap for your team's systems, define how your software solves real customer problems, and partner across organizations to deliver impactful results.

AWS Simple Workflow (SWF) provide customers with the capability to build workflows orchestration capabilities that will solve customer business problems.

You will balance tactical execution with long-term planning, shaping both the technology and the people who build it. If you are energized by coaching engineers, navigating ambiguity, and making meaningful architectural decisions, this is an opportunity to do all of that at Amazon's scale.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and grow a software development team, setting the team's charter, vision, and roadmap while ensuring delivery of high-quality, maintainable software systems across the full lifecycle.
• Define and own the 1–2 year technical strategy for your team's products and systems, making architectural decisions that balance scalability, performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
• Coach and develop engineers through collaborative development planning, actionable feedback, and strategic project assignments that accelerate individual growth and strengthen the team's overall capabilities.
• Partner with product management, peer engineering teams, and stakeholders to align priorities, resolve cross-team dependencies, and deliver cohesive solutions that address customer needs.
• Establish operational metrics and audit mechanisms to measure system health and customer experience, proactively identifying risks and driving simplification of processes and architecture.

A day in the life

You might start your morning reviewing operational dashboards and triaging an incoming request from a partner team, then shift into a design review where you challenge assumptions and help engineers refine their approach. After a one‑on‑one coaching session with a direct report, you collaborate with product and engineering peers to prioritize the next quarter's roadmap. Throughout, you balance hands‑on technical judgment with people leadership, ensuring your team has the clarity and support they need to deliver great software.

About the team

Our team is focused on building software that directly improves the customer experience at Amazon. We operate in an environment where engineers take ownership of their systems end‑to‑end, and where collaboration across teams is essential to solving complex problems. We value inclusive leadership, continuous learning, and a culture where every voice contributes to better outcomes. If you want to lead a team that ships meaningful products and grows together, we would love to hear from you.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 7+ years of engineering experience
• 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.