Software Dev Engineer III - AMZ10119675

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Advertising LLC in New York, NY is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to lead architecture of large-scale, distributed database systems on Microsoft SQL Server within AWS. You will optimize cloud deployments, mentor teammates, and design cross-service integrations in a hybrid AWS environment.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, enterprise-grade security, and collaboration with account managers and solution architects to meet diverse customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent and four years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience.
• One year of experience in providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle; and designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems, or services using OOD, distributed programming, and C#, C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of large-scale, distributed database systems using Microsoft SQL Server in AWS cloud environments.
• Optimize SQL Server performance for cloud-based deployments, focusing on high-availability and scalability.
• Serve as a technical lead for enterprise-level database services and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with account managers and solution architects to design and implement database solutions.
• Design integrations between SQL Server and AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM) and lead agile development cycles.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software architecture

Distributed systems

OOP

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Job description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON ADVERTISING LLC

Offered Position: Software Dev Engineer III

Job Location: New York, New York

Job Number: AMZ10119675

Position Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture and design of large-scale, distributed database systems using Microsoft SQL Server in AWS cloud environments. Optimize SQL Server performance for cloud-based deployments, focusing on high-availability and scalability. Develop and implement solutions that seamlessly integrate Windows-based SQL Server with AWS's Linux-based infrastructure. Create and maintain cross-platform tools and processes to ensure smooth operation in a hybrid environment. Serve as a technical lead for enterprise-level database services, addressing complex customer requirements and concerns. Collaborate with account managers and solution architects to design and implement database solutions that meet specific enterprise needs. Stay abreast of competitor offerings, particularly Microsoft Azure, and contribute to product strategy. Propose and implement innovative features to maintain AWS's competitive edge in the database services market. Lead agile development cycles to quickly prototype, develop, and deploy new database features and improvements. Balance speed of delivery with code quality, security, and scalability requirements. Design and implement integrations between SQL Server and other AWS services (e.g., EC2, VPC, IAM). Collaborate with other AWS teams to ensure optimal performance and seamless user experience across the AWS ecosystem. Develop and implement strategies for managing database performance at massive scale, supporting thousands of concurrent customers. Create advanced monitoring and troubleshooting tools for large-scale database deployments. Ensure all database solutions meet required security standards and compliance regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA). Develop and implement security best practices for database management in cloud environments. Design and develop sophisticated automation systems for database management tasks. Integrate AI/ML technologies to enhance database performance, security, and ease of use. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Conduct design reviews and offer feedback on architecture, performance, and scalability issues. Engage directly with enterprise customers to gather requirements, provide technical consultations, and support complex implementations. Translate customer needs into technical specifications and product roadmap items. Create comprehensive technical documentation for internal teams and customers. Contribute to best practices guides, whitepapers, and other educational materials related to SQL Server on AWS.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range: $184,900/year to $250,200/year.

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Basic Qualifications: Position Requirements:

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation.
• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and four years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience.
• Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle; and (2) designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems, or services using: (i) Object Oriented Design, (ii) distributed programming, and (iii) C#, C++, or Java.

Preferred Qualifications:

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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