Software Development Engineer II, Reliability and Automation Engineering

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Global RME Central Team in London. This role involves developing and maintaining critical systems that enhance operational efficiency across fulfillment centers. The ideal candidate will have strong coding skills, a passion for automation, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science. Join a collaborative environment where innovation and career growth are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional software development.
• Experience in designing or architecting systems.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain systems for equipment monitoring.
• Build secure, scalable applications for maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with teams to understand operational needs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Time Management

Coding Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Python

JavaScript

Java

C#

C++

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Join Amazon as a Software Development Engineer - Drive Global Innovation in Reliability and Automation.

Amazon is looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our Global RME (Reliability and Maintenance Engineering) Central Team in the Reliability and Automation Engineering department. This is your opportunity to play a key role in developing and maintaining mission-critical systems and software solutions that power our global fulfillment network.

Why Join Us?

- Impact at Scale - Your solutions will directly interact with industrial equipment across Amazon's vast fulfillment centers, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency at scale.
- Innovation & Automation - Work on leading-edge tools that enhance data-driven decision-making and optimize maintenance operations.
- Career Growth & Development - Join a highly skilled, collaborative team where you can grow and innovate in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain systems used for equipment monitoring and control, predictive maintenance or operational excellence.
- Build secure, scalable, and user-friendly applications that empower maintenance teams and reliability engineers across Amazon's global network.
- Architect cloud-native solutions that meet enterprise security and performance standards.
- Collaborate closely with field teams, engineers, and leadership to understand operational needs and develop tailored solutions.
- Drive automation and reliability improvements to enhance system resilience and reduce operational burden.

Who You Are:

- A highly autonomous engineer with a passion for systems and software development, automation, and industrial integration.
- Have strong coding skills.
- A problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- A strong communicator with excellent time management and collaboration skills.
- A forward-thinker excited about solving challenges at scale.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript) and object-oriented programming languages (Java, C#, C++).
- Experience with cloud services and infrastructure preferably from AWS: S3, Lambda, RDS, System Manager, API Gateway, AppSync, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, EC2, IAM).
- Knowledge of database systems and SQL and infrastructure as code (AWS CDK).
- Proven record of taking projects from scoping and design to full implementation and launch.

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