Software Development Engineer, Senior Leader Experience Execution Engine Team

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

Job summary

A leading tech company in Vancouver is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Amazonian Leadership Experiences team. The successful candidate will lead the development of core product features and optimize applications for performance. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of software development experience and a strong knowledge of Java. The role emphasizes collaboration and offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience.
• Experience with at least one programming language.
• Full software development lifecycle experience.
• Familiarity with coding standards and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and launch of core product features.
• Design system architecture and promote code quality.
• Collaborate with engineers and UX designers.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented programming

Collaboration

Problem-solving

User interface experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Job description

Overview

As part of the Amazon-wide Amazonian Leadership Experiences team, the Senior Leader Experience Execution Engine team's mission is to enable Amazon leaders to implement and operationalize leadership-defined workforce plans, translating strategies into actions. We develop philosophies, mechanisms and products that help leaders execute and guardrail their workforce plan. A successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and launch of a variety of core product features, designing the system architecture, and promoting code quality and best practices. You are passionate about the customer experience, take pride in building high quality software, and have a demonstrable track record of delivering new features and products. You value collaboration, making data-driven decisions, and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We value work-life balance and a collaborative, mentorship-oriented culture focused on growth and delivering customer value.

Key job responsibilities

• Proficiency in Java or other object-oriented programming languages; expert in at least one language.
• Highly-motivated and thrive in open-ended problem environments.
• Engage in constructive discussions with teammates to surface the best ideas.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, UX designers and product managers to develop friendly UI experiences.
• Architect and develop optimal technical designs with engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain operational rigor for a fast-growing Amazon Search stack.
• Support hiring and mentoring of teammates.
• Take user-facing features from design to implementation, coding both UI and backend functionality.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Work with a variety of technologies and enjoy a dynamic, startup-like team environment.

A day in the life

• Focus on building, not operating; reimagining the executive talent management experience with a clean slate and no legacy code.
• Leverage the AWS stack to realize the vision of a seamless experience.
• Work hard and have fun; participate in regular meet-and-greets and collaborative sessions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling).
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
• 3+ years of full software development lifecycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.

EEO and accommodations

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 review the accommodations information at Amazon’s site. 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. Depending 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.