Software Dev Engineer II

Amazon.com, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a server-side software engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing scalable and reliable financial systems. This exciting opportunity involves working on high-volume, distributed systems that process millions of transactions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance customer experience. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on operational excellence, navigating complex challenges, and implementing innovative solutions. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Equity Compensation

Sign-on Bonuses

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience with a focus on high volume services.
• Strong background in system design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex requirements into detailed designs.
• Develop, test, and optimize features on highly available services.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

C++

C#

Job description

Job ID: 2881458 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The Amazon Financials Foundation Services (AFFS), a division within Amazon’s eCommerce Services Organization (eCS), is an innovator in business systems integration and defining the future of financial accounting at Amazon scale. Our systems are advancing one of the world's most scalable, reliable, and secure e-commerce ecosystems and are responsible for processing hundreds of billions of dollars in transactions, in multiple currencies and countries. We are at the center of Amazon’s key initiatives and fueling the growth of Amazon’s businesses worldwide by constantly raising the bar on the speed at which business teams can integrate with our systems.

We're looking for customer-obsessed server side software engineers who are interested in working on large scale, highly distributed systems. Our team builds one of the world’s most scalable, reliable, and secure e-commerce platforms that processes tens of millions of financial transactions (in multiple currencies and countries). Have you ever wanted to work on machine learning problems that will make a lasting impact? Join us, and solve key problems that impact the experience of millions of Amazon customers.

As an engineer in AFFS, you will be part of a team of high performing engineers to build, scale, monitor, and optimize services that are the foundation for Amazon's financial reporting. We reliably handle data in high volume and velocity. You will interface with teams and systems inside and outside of our org including Business Systems, Financial Systems, and Accounting. Our mission is to provide a world-class customer experience through a data-driven approach and scalable and robust software.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter and fast learner with an established background in developing high volume and highly available services, strong technical ability, great communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results in a dynamic fast paced environment.

Key job responsibilities

1. Translate complex functional and technical requirements into detailed design.
2. Navigate ambiguity, make data-driven decisions, move fast with short-term and long-term trade offs.
3. Develop, test, optimize and scale features on highly available services.
4. Dive into architecture, code, metrics to drive operational excellence.
5. Keep pace with rapidly changing technology, bringing new technologies on board with the team.

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
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 this link for more information.

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 this link.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.