Android Software Engineer, Fire TV Live Middleware

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global company, where you'll contribute to the innovative Fire TV platform. As an Android Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of entertainment by developing cutting-edge components and APIs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, agile environment, where your contributions will directly impact millions of users worldwide. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect chance to showcase your skills and creativity in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional software development and Android development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of features and services for internal and external partners.
• Deliver high-quality software in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Skills

Software Development

Java

C++

C#

Android Development

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Automated Testing Frameworks

Source Control Management

Job description

Android Software Engineer, Fire TV Live Middleware

Job ID: 2945704 | Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited

In the Amazon Fire TV team, we are creating the most engaging entertainment platform for the whole family, worldwide. Be part of a fast-paced, agile, and innovative team who is delivering new experiences to Fire TV devices in a startup-like environment.

We are looking for a passionate, talented Software Development Engineer who can drive key engineering and business decisions that impact Amazon’s long-term vision, including innovation in the delivery of linear and on-demand entertainment. In this development role, you will have an enormous opportunity to make a large impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of state-of-the-art products used every day by people you know.

As a Software Development Engineer in the team, you will build Android-based components and APIs that power seamless partner integration with our Live TV services. You will incorporate the latest automation frameworks to scale your contributions across Fire TV's entire product lineup.

Key job responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of innovative features, components, and services used by internal teams and external partners.
2. Develop and maintain Live Middleware functionality and APIs, as well as automated testing frameworks.
3. Deliver high quality software through working in a diverse, team-focused Agile/Scrum environment.
4. Instil best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver quality work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience (non-internship) in professional software development.
2. Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design.
3. Experience in Android Development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
2. Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
3. Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.

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