Software Development Enginer, Air Science and Technology

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to design and lead the development of innovative tools that enhance Amazon's shipping network. This role involves tackling global-scale challenges, mentoring junior developers, and working closely with multiple technical teams to deliver robust solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of tooling for package delivery rates.
• Mentor junior developers and encourage best practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Software Programming

Job description

Job ID: 2837910 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Our team is currently working on a new experience that will shape the future of shopping and are seeking a talented software developer to lead and drive the development of this new feature.

If you are thrilled about solving global-scale problems and optimizing Amazon's shipping network, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As a software developer in this role, you will have the opportunity to design and lead the development of tooling which improves on-time package delivery rates and expand efficient disruption management mechanisms between multiple modes of transport. You will be an integral part of a passionate and creative team that encourages experimentation and innovation on behalf of our customers. You will play an active role in building quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team, owning design documents, and leading the productionalization of these tools. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon. Along the way, you’ll learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.

We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer with a strong technical background, customer obsession and bias for action with a track record of leading and delivering robust solutions quickly. Strong judgment and communication skills, long-term technical vision, and continuous focus on engineering and operational excellence are essential for success in this role. You will be expected to be proficient technically, mentor and grow junior developers, encourage software development best practices, and iterate quickly.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ 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

- 5+ 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

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