Software Development Engineer II, Prime Tech

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

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector seeks a Software Development Engineer II to join their Prime Tech team in Vancouver. The role focuses on building scalable services that power Amazon Prime’s offerings while collaborating with various engineering and product teams. Candidates should have significant experience in software development, system architecture, and proficiency in languages like Java and Perl. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.

Benefits

Comprehensive total compensation package

Competitive base salary

Equity awards

Sign-on payments

Full range of medical benefits

Financial support for career growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of system design or architecture experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly scalable services.
• Translate requirements into reliable, maintainable code.
• Support full lifecycle development—from architecture to production support.

Skills

System design or architecture

Java

Perl

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Over 250 million paid members enjoy Prime benefits worldwide, from fast, free shipping to Prime Video, Music, Reading, and more. If you’re passionate about writing scalable code that impacts millions daily, the Amazon Prime Team wants to hear from you.

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As a member of the Prime Tech team, you’ll work closely with business stakeholders to design and implement new features using core technologies like Java, Perl, and Linux, building robust services that deliver the Prime experience at massive scale.

About the role: Software Development Engineer II, Prime Tech

You will develop highly scalable services to support Prime’s unlimited fast, free shipping and digital offerings. Collaborating with fellow engineers and product teams, you’ll translate requirements into reliable, maintainable code.

The role involves full lifecycle development—from architecture and coding to code reviews, testing, and production support—ensuring Prime’s systems remain performant and available for millions of customers.

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Benefits and Salary

Amazon offers a comprehensive total compensation package including competitive base salary, equity awards, sign‑on payments (where applicable), and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to support your wellbeing and career growth.

Job Type: Software Development

Salary Range: $114,800 – $191,800 (based on experience, skills, and experience)

Requirements / Skills

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of system design or architecture experience
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Perl, etc.)
• Experience across the full software development life cycle (code reviews, source control, testing, operations)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

How to Apply

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