Software Development Manager, VAT Calculation Service

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead their Tax and Invoicing Experience team. In this pivotal role, you will guide a team of talented engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering collaboration and innovation. Your leadership will drive the development of multi-tier web services and enhance team productivity through effective project management and process optimization. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on customer and seller experiences in the realm of invoicing and compliance. If you are passionate about technology and team development, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience with a focus on web services.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead software developers and mentor team members for growth.
• Manage software development projects and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Software Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Software Development Lifecycle

Job description

Software Development Manager, VAT Calculation Service

Amazon's International Seller Services (ISS) organization is seeking talented software engineers to join the Tax and Invoicing Experience (TIE) team. We are looking for smart, enthusiastic, and passionate individuals to solve complex technical problems and collaborate with engineering and business teams worldwide.

Key job responsibilities

1. Team Leadership:

• Lead software developers to deliver high-quality code
• Mentor and provide feedback to team members
• Drive team collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Recruit and retain developers

Project Management:

• Lead software development projects
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and set goals
• Create project plans and allocate resources
• Track progress and manage risks

Technical Direction:

• Monitor technology trends and best practices
• Guide team on design patterns and standards
• Implement new technologies and tools
• Promote a culture of learning

Process Management:

• Optimize development lifecycle and workflows
• Maintain development and testing practices
• Identify and remove process inefficiencies
• Enhance team productivity

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate effectively with product, design, and business teams
• Translate business needs into technical solutions
• Report team progress to management
• Build relationships across departments

A day in the life

Team Activities:

• Hold one-on-one meetings for feedback and support
• Lead team meetings to prioritize tasks and address blockers
• Coach team members on technical and soft skills
• Foster team collaboration

Project Tasks:

• Review backlog with stakeholders
• Track project progress and manage risks
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews
• Update stakeholders on project status

Process Work:

• Monitor metrics for productivity and quality
• Refine development workflows
• Evaluate new tools and technologies
• Collaborate with other teams to improve delivery

About the team

The Tax and Invoicing Experience (TIE) team is responsible for building customer and seller experiences related to invoicing products and legislative compliance. The team is expanding to deliver impactful projects in the MFN space.

Vision

Our vision is to develop foundational technology capabilities that enable exceptional customer and seller experiences for global invoicing products and legislative programs.

Mission

We are dedicated to providing timely, high-quality invoices to customers and ensuring a smooth, compliant experience for sellers.

Minimum requirements

• 7+ years of engineering experience
• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 8+ years of experience leading the development of multi-tier web services
• Knowledge of engineering practices across the full software/hardware/network lifecycle
• Experience collaborating with product or program management teams
• Excellent communication skills with users, technical teams, and leadership
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and managing software engineering teams

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