Software Development Engineer II, AWS Fintech

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle is seeking a results-oriented Software Development Engineer to build next-generation distributed financial systems. You will design scalable services, work with top engineering talent, and prototype fast in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, a deep technical depth in system design, and delivering high-quality, high-performance code that supports Amazon's growth and complex global transactions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience for large-scale systems.
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related experience.
• 1+ years of distributed software applications and services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop services for global financial transactions worth billions (USD) annually.
• Lead cross-functional teams and make data-driven technical decisions.
• Rapidly prototype solutions and deliver high-quality code that meets standards.

Skills

Distributed systems

Multi-threaded design

Object Oriented Design

C/C++/Java/Perl

SOA

Prototyping & delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Mathematics or related field

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

SOA tooling

Job description

Description

Are you interested in building high-performance, globally scalable Financial systems that support Amazon's current and future growth? Are you seeking an environment where you can drive innovation? Does the prospect of working with top engineering talent get you charged up? If so, AWS Finance Technology (AWS FinTech) is for you! AWS FinTech is looking for a results-oriented, innovative software development engineer who can help us create the next generation of distributed, scalable financial systems that support Amazon's current and future business needs. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, relishes working with big data, enjoys the challenge of highly complex business contexts that are typically being defined in real-time. We need someone to design and develop services that facilitate global financial transactions worth billions (USD) annually. We are seeking a bar-raising, customer-obsessed software engineer who demonstrates deep technical expertise and a relentless drive to innovate. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, high-performance distributed systems, with hands‑on experience in service‑oriented architectures. You are a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, can rapidly prototype solutions, and consistently delivers high‑quality code that meets Amazon's rigorous standards. Your ability to lead cross‑functional teams, make data‑driven decisions, and solve complex technical challenges will be critical to success in this role. If you are passionate about building transformative technology and have the technical depth to dive deep into intricate system design, we want you to help us continue inventing on behalf of our customers.

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
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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.

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

Company

- Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A3203878