Software Development Engineer II, AWS Kumo Wolfpack

Socket.dev; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Bellevue, WA seeks a Software Development Engineer II to own multiple services from concept to launch. You will design scalable features, drive architectural decisions, and lead end-to-end projects with autonomy while reducing technical debt and delivering high-impact solutions for internal and external customers.

You will collaborate across teams, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to an architecture that supports rapid iteration and customer value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years in design or architecture of scalable systems.
• Bachelor's degree or CSSLP certification.
• Experience delivering complex software to customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable software features across the full development lifecycle for internal and external customers.
• Own and execute end-to-end projects independently from requirements through launch.
• Engage with stakeholders and senior leadership to align product vision and architectural strategy.
• Participate in code reviews and drive operational excellence by addressing root causes of issues.
• Refactor and deprecate legacy services to reduce technical debt and improve maintainability.

Skills

Software development

Software design & architecture

Complex systems

SDLC best practices

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree / CSSLP

Tools

Source control (Git)

Build automation

Job description

As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon's unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers' businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon's real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.

Are you passionate about building scalable services that impact both internal teams and external customers? We're looking for a Software Development Engineer II to join our team where you'll take ownership of multiple services and products, driving technical innovation from concept to launch. You'll have the autonomy to single-handedly lead projects, launch new services, and reduce technical debt by deprecating legacy systems.

In this role, you'll tackle complex problems using strong problem-solving skills, dive deep into technical challenges, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-impact solutions. You'll work in an environment where engineers own their vision, propose innovative ideas, and execute with minimal direction. If you thrive on autonomy, enjoy prototyping new solutions, and want to make a meaningful impact on how customers experience our services, this is the opportunity for you.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable software features across the full development lifecycle, including scoping, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of services for internal and external customers
• Own and execute end-to-end projects independently, from working backwards from customer requirements through implementation and launch, while making effective priority tradeoffs between new feature development and operational work
• Engage with stakeholders and collaborate with senior leadership to define product vision, prototype innovative solutions, and ensure alignment with long-term architectural strategy
• Drive operational excellence by actively participating in code reviews, providing meaningful feedback to peers, and identifying root causes of operational issues to implement permanent fixes
• Refactor and deprecate legacy services to reduce technical debt, ensuring software remains maintainable, well-documented, and can be easily extended by team members

A day in the life

Your day is filled with deep technical work and strategic collaboration. You'll spend significant time coding and reviewing pull requests, providing thoughtful feedback to teammates. You'll engage with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure your solutions deliver real customer value. Working autonomously, you'll prototype new ideas to solve complex problems, then partner with senior engineers and managers to refine your approach. You'll balance feature development with operational improvements, always seeking opportunities to enhance system performance and reduce technical debt.

About the team

We're a team of talented engineers who thrive on ownership and taking initiative. Rather than being told what to build, you'll own the vision for services and drive innovation forward. We trust our engineers to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and execute with autonomy. Our culture values collaboration without micromanagement—you'll work alongside peers who are equally passionate about solving hard problems and delivering exceptional results.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
• Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ 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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, Bellevue - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually