Software Development Engineer II, Amazon

Amazon; London; On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their innovative team focused on solving significant customer needs using advanced generative AI technology. The successful candidate will design, develop, and implement software systems that ensure seamless integration with existing tools and enhance overall productivity across Amazon. This role demands collaboration with machine learning engineers, data scientists, and UX/UI designers to create an efficient and scalable software infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years in design or architecture of systems.
• Strong programming skills in at least one language.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-powered applications.
• Develop high-performance backend services.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

RESTful API design

Distributed systems

Microservices architecture

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Data privacy

Hadoop

Spark

Machine learning concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon

Job ID: 3005412 | Amazon.com Services LLC

How often have you had an opportunity to be an early member of a team that is tasked with solving a huge customer need through disruptive, innovative technology, reinventing an industry? Are you passionate about building software solutions that leverage the power of Generative AI? Do you want to be at the forefront of transforming how Amazonians work and collaborate? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are working on revolutionizing the way Amazonians work and collaborate. Our team is on a mission to transform productivity through the power of advanced generative AI technologies. In pursuit of this mission we are seeking a motivated Software Development Engineer to join our team. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing the software infrastructure that supports our advanced AI models. You'll work on creating scalable, efficient, and secure systems that integrate seamlessly with Amazon's existing tools and services. This role involves close collaboration with machine learning engineers, data scientists, and UX/UI designers to create a seamless and context-aware AI solution that enhances productivity across various user personas within Amazon.

Technical Skills Needed:

* Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go
* Extensive experience with backend development and RESTful API design
* Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
* Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services
* Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Knowledge of security best practices and data privacy considerations
* Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus
* Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and their software engineering implications

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities

1. Design and implement robust, scalable architectures for AI-powered applications.
2. Develop high-performance backend services to support AI model integration and data processing.
3. Create and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless interaction between AI models and front-end applications.
4. Design and implement microservices architecture to ensure modularity and scalability of the system.
5. Optimize code and database queries for handling large-scale data and high-concurrency scenarios.
6. Collaborate with ML engineers and Data scientists to integrate AI models into the software stack effectively.
7. Partner with UX/UI designers to understand user workflows and translate them into intuitive and user-friendly features
8. Leverage AWS services to build and deploy cloud-native applications.
9. Ensure the implementation of robust security measures and compliance with data privacy regulations.
10. Conduct thorough code reviews and mentor other engineers on the team to maintain high code quality standards.
11. Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.