Software Development Engineer, DynamoDB Storage

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon DynamoDB Storage is seeking a Software Development Engineer to help scale one of the world’s largest databases. You will design, implement, and operate distributed services with a strong focus on durability, availability, and performance.

The role emphasizes translating requirements into architectures, collaborating with senior engineers, and participating in design reviews, code reviews, and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling).
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and optimize highly distributed, large-scale services.
• Translate requirements into detailed solution architectures and technical plans.
• Work with others on the engineering team to perform day-to-day development activities, participate in design discussions, code reviews, and ongoing operations of the service.
• Deliver quality engineering work on time and on budget. Execute against project plans and delivery commitments.
• Scale distributed systems with optimal balance between performance and cost.
• Automate and improve repetitive operational processes.
• Support more junior members of the team as they progress with their careers.

Skills

Software development experience

Design/architecture experience

Programming in at least one language

Full software development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Software Development Engineer, DynamoDB Storage

Stellen-ID: 10440557 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Do you want to work on new scaling challenges for one of the largest databases on earth? Do you enjoy simplifying complex problems and working on distributed systems? In this role you will work on a service that stores petabytes of data and maintains a very high bar for durability, availability, and performance.

DynamoDB is a key-value and document database that delivers single-digit-millisecond performance at any scale. As one of the largest distributed database systems in the world, we continue to believe it is Day 1 for DynamoDB. We are looking for a deeply technical, team-first software development engineer to help us advance the product as our customer base continues to grow. DynamoDB engineers are constantly challenged to think of unique and innovative solutions. As an engineer here, you will exercise your intellectual curiosity, work with motivated teams of sharp individuals, and get insightful guidance from senior and principal engineers.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and optimize highly distributed, large-scale services.
• Translate requirements into detailed solution architectures and technical plans.
• Work with others on the engineering team to perform day-to-day development activities, participate in design discussions, code reviews, and ongoing operations of the service.
• Deliver quality engineering work on time and on budget. Execute against project plans and delivery commitments.
• Scale distributed systems with optimal balance between performance and cost.
• Automate and improve repetitive operational processes.
• Support more junior members of the team as they progress with their careers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Benefits

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Salary

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.