Software Development Manager, Resilience Engineering

MENA Alliances; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global reach

Learning opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Prime Video seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a resilience-focused team delivering scalable streaming infrastructure. You will mentor engineers, shape architecture, and ensure high availability for millions of users worldwide.

Based in London, you will collaborate across product, program management, and operations to drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced entertainment platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven track record leading technical teams.
• Experience with scalable, multi-tier web services.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ownership and agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers, mentor growth and career development.
• Design and implement scalable, automated systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and program managers on requirements and priorities.
• Develop and track key operational metrics for performance and reliability.
• Define and execute long-term technical strategy aligned with business goals.
• Continuously improve development processes for efficiency and quality.
• Lead troubleshooting to resolve production issues for global users.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Architecture

Communication

Ownership

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Job description

Software Development Manager, Resilience Engineering

GBR, London, United Kingdom

Are you a visionary leader in software engineering, ready to shape the future of video streaming and digital entertainment?

A global leader in the entertainment industry is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Resilience Engineering team. Based in the UK, this role offers the chance to innovate on a global scale, ensuring the seamless delivery of the company's content to millions of users across the globe. From managing a team of talented engineers to developing systems that scale to meet global demands, you will play a critical role in enhancing the customer experience.

What You’ll Do:

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a talented team of engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and build scalable, automated systems. Your work will directly impact the resilience and performance of the company’s global infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and high-quality streaming experience for millions of users worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, overseeing their projects, performance, and career growth. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Scalability Engineering: Design and implement scale testing solutions to simulate customer demand and inform automated scaling decisions across Prime Video’s global infrastructure.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including product and program managers, to understand requirements and set priorities. Communicate roadmaps and project updates to the team and management.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and track key operational metrics, ensuring the software solutions your team delivers meet high standards for performance and reliability.
• Technical Strategy: Define and execute long-term technology strategies that align with Prime Video’s business goals, enhancing the scalability, reliability, and performance of the platform.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve development processes and practices to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation across the engineering team.
• Problem-Solving: Lead troubleshooting and debugging efforts to resolve issues in production environments and ensure seamless operations for millions of users globally.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record in leading technical teams or projects.
• Technical Leadership: Experience in mentoring and guiding engineers, with the ability to contribute to architecture and design while ensuring scalable and high-performing solutions.
• Solid Engineering Background: Proven track record of designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems and applications.
• Expertise in Multi-Tier Web Services: Demonstrated ability to lead the design and development of multi-tiered web applications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure alignment on technical goals and strategies.
• Ownership & Accountability: Proven ability to take ownership of projects, from ideation to deployment, and deliver results in an agile environment.
• Innovation: A passion for driving continuous improvement and staying current with emerging technologies to enhance systems, processes, and team performance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your expertise and experience.
• Global Reach: Be part of an international company with operations across over 200 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and expand your professional network.
• Innovation-Driven Culture: Work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment that values transparency, idea-sharing, and a fail-fast approach to innovation.
• Professional Growth: Develop cross-functional skills by collaborating with departments like finance, legal, and content acquisition.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Join a team dedicated to gender diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all team members.
• Learning Opportunities: Access resources and support to continuously expand your technical skills and industry knowledge.