Software Development Engineer, Workforce Solutions - Hiring Software Delivery

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

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Vancouver is seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE) to drive innovation in hiring technology. You'll design, develop, and maintain services that enhance the global recruiting process. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years in software development and a strong programming background. Competitive salary ranges from $114,800 to $191,800 per year, depending on experience.

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

• Use modern technologies to solve complex problems at scale.
• Own automation of business processes in a server-less environment.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance software.

Skills

Software development

Problem solving

Automation

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Description

Shape Amazon's Future Through Innovative Hiring Technology! Join Workforce Solutions and become a key player in Amazon's continued growth and innovation. As part of this dynamic organization, you'll be at the forefront of creating industry-leading interviewer experiences and developing powerful, yet lightweight global recruiting solutions that are critical to Amazon's expansion and the launch of new products and services. In this role, you'll immerse yourself in every facet of the software development lifecycle, from initial design to final deployment and ongoing operations. We're seeking a self-driven professional with strong communication skills who can deliver high-quality results in our fast-paced environment. Your contributions will be integral to crafting robust feature sets, intuitive designs, and user-friendly interfaces that empower Amazonians to excel in recruiting the world's top talent.

Key job responsibilities

• Use modern technologies to solve complex problems at scale

• Deliver solutions that scale in volume and handle the complexity of diverse workflows and country specific rules/regulations.

• Own automation of business processes in a full stack, mostly server-less environment using proven, as well as evolving native AWS services and other technologies to create a friction free user experience.

• Solve the challenging problem of scaling these services to serve hundreds of thousands of Amazonians across the globe in real-time

• Be a technical innovator that is not afraid to challenge the norms and innovate.

• Execute against project plans and delivery commitments.

• Solve complex business and technical problems by diving deep, collecting data to make well informed decisions, and using sound judgement in the face of insufficient data.

• Work with multiple cross functional teams to gather requirements, design, develop, deploy, and operate it across solution pipelines.

• Collaborate and lead initiatives across multiple teams to develop applications on AWS cloud infrastructure and set best practices for software development processes.

• Design and develop code, build CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and dashboards for monitoring health of systems and data pipelines.

• Develop and mentor junior and new team members.

• Lead engineering excellence initiatives for the org.

A day in the life

As an SDE you'll spearhead Amazon's talent acquisition technology. You'll design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain innovative services that power our global recruiting efforts. Your role involves crafting cutting-edge products, debugging complex systems, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-performance software. You'll create scalable, flexible solutions with low latency and high throughput, directly impacting Amazon's ability to attract top talent worldwide.

About the team

Workforce Solutions (WS) empowers our customers by providing integrated, people-focused solutions that streamline hiring processes for WW Stores, AWS, Devices, and Talent Acquisition. As stewards of the employee lifecycle and experience, we drive initiatives that promote transparency and efficiency in career mobility, workforce engagement, and operational needs management. We prioritize customer-centricity by tailoring our capabilities and processes to align with their preferences and behaviors. Our approach is to start with the customer's needs and match individuals to the right opportunities through our services.

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

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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.