Software Dev Engineer, Amazon

Amazon; Vancouver; On-site; USD 114,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking talented engineers to develop scalable payment solutions. In this role, you'll design and implement distributed services that enhance customer payment experiences globally. You'll work in a dynamic environment, utilizing Java and agile methodologies to create high-performance systems. This position offers the chance to drive impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the next generation of payment platforms. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Equity Options

Flexible Work Hours

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with design patterns, reliability, and scaling of systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement multi-tier distributed services for payment data.
• Collaborate with multiple teams in a large organization.

Skills

Software Development

Distributed Systems

Performance Optimization

Database Management

Java Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Agile Methodology

SOA Design Patterns

Source Control Management

Job description

The Amazon Payments organization has several positions available for creative and independent engineers with a passion for scalable, high-performance services to define and build Amazon's Payments Acceptance & Experience systems and launch new payment methods across Amazon’s global portfolio. You will use your experience to drive innovative, customer-focused payment solutions to provide local paying experiences for Amazon’s customers around the globe.

As a member of the Amazon Payment Services Team, you will invent new features, develop distributed services, and build a massively scalable, rock-solid platform solution using object-oriented Java on various UNIX-flavored platforms. We are a fast-paced environment, using agile methodology and lightweight SOA design patterns. We encourage innovation and expect developers to take a high level of ownership throughout the software life cycle.

If you are a strong developer with experience and interest in distributed systems and databases, performance and scalability, we'd like to talk to you.

As a software development engineer, you will:
- Define, design, and implement multi-tier distributed services that secure and serve customers' payment data, support cool new initiatives such as mobile payments, and provide first-class customer experience on Amazon's websites and mobile devices.
- Be involved in designing, implementing, and testing of major features in the next generation of Amazon's payments platform.
- Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes that meet requirements for functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, and adherence to development goals and principles.
- Effectively collaborate in a fast paced environment with multiple teams in large organization (software development, QA, Project/Release Management, Build and Release, etc).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ 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 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 for this position ranges from $114,800/year up to $191,800/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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