Sr.Software Development Engineer, WWGST, UTR - Site Foundation

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is searching for a passionate Senior Software Development Engineer to design high-impact solutions that operate at scale. This role requires collaboration across teams at Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores Tech to tackle complex challenges and contribute to sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive software development experience, leadership skills, and a strong foundation in technologies like Java and AWS.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Redefine an industry

Impact millions of people daily

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead.
• Leading design of new/existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable distributed systems.
• Collaborate with teams to solve technical challenges.
• Drive technical vision and architecture decisions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Java

Linux

AWS services

Job description

Sr.Software Development Engineer, WWGST, UTR - Site Foundation

We're seeking a passionate Software Development Engineer to design and build scalable, high-impact solutions within Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores Tech (WWGST) organization.

What You'll Do:
• Design and deploy distributed systems that operate at Amazon's massive scale
• Work with core technologies including Java, Linux, and AWS services
• Tackle complex technical challenges while collaborating across Amazon and Whole Foods Market teams
• Drive technical vision and architecture decisions
• Lead performance monitoring and optimization initiatives
• Contribute to our engineering community's growth through knowledge sharing and mentorship

You're a Great Fit If You:
• Think analytically and make data-driven decisions
• Excel at nurturing team growth while maintaining focus on results
• Create environment where innovation thrives alongside accountability
• Navigate ambiguity effectively and identify solutions to complex problems
• Demonstrate both ambition and humility, constantly seeking ways to improve
• Enjoy tackling unique challenges with creative solutions

Impact You'll Have:
• Shape the future of grocery technology at global scale
• Drive technical excellence across multiple teams
• Build solutions that directly benefit customers and communities
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives through technology

We offer continuous learning opportunities, the chance to redefine an industry, and the satisfaction of knowing your work positively impacts millions of people daily.

Join us if you're ready to build large-scale applications with a talented team of engineers who are passionate about technology and positive change.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

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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