Software Dev Engineer - II - Amazon Payments Engineering

Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC; Vancouver; On-site; USD 114,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Software Development Engineer – II to join their Payments Engineering team. You will work on innovative products impacting millions of customers worldwide, developing scalable solutions for distributed systems. This role requires strong software development and system design skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality software in an agile environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, financial, and wellness benefits

Opportunities for equity and sign-on bonuses

Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of system design or architecture experience focused on reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Develop fault-tolerant storage, indexing, and query systems.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design and launch innovative products.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Amazon is seeking talented Software Development Engineers (SDEs) to solve critical business challenges using innovative technology. As part of our Payments Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge services that impact millions of customers, sellers, and products worldwide.

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At Amazon, customer obsession drives everything we do. Our SDEs build scalable technologies that solve complex problems, contributing to projects where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. Join us and see the direct impact of your work.

About the role: Software Dev Engineer – II

As a Software Development Engineer – II, you’ll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and launch innovative products and services. You’ll tackle broadly defined problems, creating solutions for distributed systems at massive scale.

Key responsibilities include developing fault-tolerant storage, indexing, and query systems, ensuring they remain scalable, cost-efficient, and easy to manage. Working in an agile environment, you’ll be part of fundamental changes in the industry while delivering high-quality software.

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Benefits and Salary

• Competitive base salary: $114,800/year – $191,800/year, based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for equity, sign-on bonuses, and other forms of compensation
• Inclusive culture fostering diversity, mentorship, and career growth
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance

Job Type: Payments Engineering Software Development

Pay Range: $114,800 – $191,800 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Requirements / Skills

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of system design or architecture experience focused on reliability and scalability
• Proficiency in at least one software programming language
• Experience in full software development lifecycle, including code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

How to Apply

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