Software Development Engineer, AWS WWPS Engineering

Are you a software developer? Do you enjoy learning the latest cloud technologies, collaborating with other team members, and delivering impactful solutions? If so, continue reading.

AWS is growing. Come join a team that constantly seeks ways to build things better & faster for our customers. We are looking for exceptional talent to rapidly build applications that use exciting new AWS services, Open Source frameworks, Serverless solutions, and Machine Learning. Our Customers are internal AWS employees. Our mission is simple, help them be as efficient as possible through tools and automation, and empower them with reliable data to make critical business decisions.

What's in it for you?

* You will be in an environment where growing and sharpening your skills are equally important to delivering results.

* You will be part of an exceptional team of engineers where collaboration is highly valued, where innovation is something that happens every day, where taking risks is encouraged and every day is Day One.

* You will face unique challenges, learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry and build deep expertise in the most sought after skills in the market.

* You will have the opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing, customer obsessed, and innovative companies in the world.

What will you do?

* Accelerate the AWS Worldwide Public Sector business initiatives through software delivery

* Bring your creativity every day to solve complex problems for our global business operations; anticipate customer needs

* Dive deep into the latest software development tools and frameworks, hone your already strong software development skills.

* Continual improvement of the systems as they will need to scale and continue to meet the demands of a rapidly growing, dynamic business.

* Improving cycle times, maintaining system integrity, developing integration/efficiencies within the system and automation of manual processes.

* Take advantage of really strong Amazon internal training opportunities including instructor led courses, expert talks from experts, and informal on the job training.

Key job responsibilities

* Build internal applications and services across different business domains in the AWS Worldwide Public Sector

* Work with stakeholders, product managers, and technical program managers to deliver software capabilities

* Focus on operational excellence while delivering new features to existing products and services

* Architect, design, and build re-usable assets for new functionality across the portfolio

About the team

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 (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) 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

- 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 designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems

- Developed and supported solutions on AWS, including serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc)

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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