Software Development Engineer, AWS

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

Job summary

A leading global tech company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Software Developer to design scalable services and solve complex problems using innovative technologies. Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional software development experience and be proficient in programming. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and offers a competitive compensation package, including equity options and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable services for millions of users.
• Drive innovation in the Amazon/AWS ecosystem.
• Solve complex problems collaboratively across teams.

Skills

Software development

System design and architecture

Programming languages (Java, Python)

Job description

Description

At Amazon, Security is our highest priority. Our team owns the tooling and processes to help identify and track potential security risks. We continually work with the latest technologies and encourage a life long learning model. We are never bored and always have an interesting and challenging task to solve.

Key job responsibilities

• Designing and building services that scale for millions of users and systems.
• Driving new innovation in the Amazon/AWS ecosystem and "Think Big!"
• Continually learn different technologies and architectures to ensure we have the correct solutions Java, Python, Big Data, Microservices etc.
• Solving complex problems with elegant solutions by working across teams and organizations in Amazon.
• Own your solutions and the entire life-cycle, from the roadmap to the architecture to implementation and continuous iterative development.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

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
• Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

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.