Software Development Engineer, Books Author CX

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Development Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in crafting innovative solutions for Books Authors and Customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Java, TypeScript, and React, contributing to the development of high-quality software. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and creativity, ensuring that your contributions make a significant impact. With a focus on best practices and a commitment to excellence, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding, providing you with the chance to grow your skills and advance your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional software development and system architecture.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Architect software solutions and improve existing systems.
• Design and build new features with high performance.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

React

Software Development

Design Patterns

Reliability and Scaling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Source Control Management

Build Processes

Testing

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Books Author CX

Job ID: 2952679 | Amazon Spain Services, S.L.U. - B76

Scale at Amazon is, well, really big. There are few companies out there building at our scale and complexity, and even fewer in Europe.

As a Software Development Engineer, you’ll be part of a small group of diverse peers that make the Amazon magic happen. The Software Engineer will contribute to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation, and support of Java, TypeScript and React code across multiple digital surfaces for Books Authors and Customers.

Key job responsibilities
As part of this role you will be:

- Responsible for the architecture of software solutions, working with and improving on current limitations and compatibilities between subsystems, and the development of major routines and utilities.
- Designing and Building new features that are highly performant.
- Preparing technical requirements and software design specifications.
- Insisting on best practices for software development and documentation, making sure designs meet requirements, and delivering high quality software on tight schedules.

A day in the life
This hands-on coding position will actively involve you in utilizing your engineering capabilities and technical expertise in software development. You'll gain valuable experience in effectively planning, organizing, and executing software development projects within a dynamic environment.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

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