Software Development Engineer, Amazon MQ

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled software developer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on designing and deploying distributed open-source message broker systems, allowing you to engage with open-source communities and define team strategies. You'll mentor junior engineers and drive system architecture best practices. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional growth, this opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, including a substantial salary and equity options. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact in the world of message broker services.

Benefits

Equity

Sign-on payments

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience required.
• Experience in system design and architecture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy distributed open-source message broker systems.
• Collaborate with peers to define strategies and roadmaps.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Programming Languages

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Amazon MQ is a managed AWS service for Apache ActiveMQ and RabbitMQ that streamlines the setup, operation, and management of message brokers on AWS. We make it easier for developers to build applications utilizing the rich features of open-source message brokers. Join our team as we partner with the maintainers of these open-source projects to continually evolve and improve their capabilities.

About Amazon MQ

Amazon MQ is a single-tenant managed service for open-source message brokers. Our team operates from two locations: Vancouver and Seattle. We manage the end-to-end delivery of our external and internal roadmaps, providing solutions to customers worldwide. As part of the team, you will have the chance to engage with open-source communities, shaping software that thousands of businesses depend on globally.

At Amazon, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous learning. We encourage knowledge sharing, mentorship, and growth, creating an environment where every team member’s voice is heard. Join us and take part in our mission to provide secure, reliable message broker systems at a massive scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy distributed open-source message broker systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers and open-source project maintainers to define team strategies and roadmaps.
• Drive the system architecture and best practices to deliver high-quality products.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, and testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.

Amazon offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Base salary ranging from $114,800 to $191,800/year, depending on experience and location.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of the total package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Why Join Us?

At Amazon MQ, we value work-life balance, professional growth, and a culture of inclusion. You will have the opportunity to engage with open-source communities, define team strategies, and contribute to mission-critical software. We offer flexibility in working hours to help you maintain a balance between your professional and personal lives.

Joining our team means being part of a global effort to provide top-notch message broker services that thousands of businesses rely on every day. Work alongside experienced professionals, build your expertise, and make a significant impact in the world of open-source message brokers.

Apply now to join the Amazon MQ team and help shape the future of open-source message broker systems for businesses worldwide.