Sr. Software Developer, Builder Tools – Amazon
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Amazon (501+ Employees, 130% 2 Yr Employee Growth Rate)
82% 1-Year Employee Growth Rate | 130% 2-Year Employee Growth Rate | LinkedIn | $108M Venture Funding
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Job summary
Are you interested in making a company-wide impact at Amazon, not just for a single team or a handful of services, but across tens of thousands of services? As a member of the Amazon Builder Tools team, you’ll lead projects to bridge the gap between current and existing software practicesdefining policies, implementing prototypes, and then writing tools to automate improvements for Amazon. You will be responsible for identifying and solving complex technical problems for cross-organizational projects. You will work directly with your customers, the Amazon software community, to find ways to increase development velocity and implement the right solutions.
If you like rolling up your sleeves to get the job done and you like solving unique technical challenges, then come join us in making Amazon an even better place for software development!
About the team
Builder Tools develops products that enable builders to develop and release safely, securely, and reliably. We build solutions that make development faster and more efficient so builders can focus on delighting customers. Our team spearheads company-wide programs that have resounding impact for all builders.
Work-Life Balance
We believe strongly that success can be achieved while maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life. Each person has their own personal obligations and peak productivity hours, so we are happy to offer flexible schedules that meet your needs. We also have offices across the country and remote work opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of professional software development experience
- 3+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
- 2+ years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead OR leading an engineering team
- Proficiency in at least two modern programming languages, such as Java, Python, Ruby, C/C++
- Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Ability and motivation to take a project from requirements and scoping through launch and into maintenance
- Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and develop and review technical designs
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and asynchronous architectures
- Ability to quickly understand and make changes in unfamiliar code bases
- At least 5 years of professional development in each of at least two programming languages
- A strong understanding of system and application performance characteristics
The base pay range for this position in Colorado is $168,100 – 227,400(yr). Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.
The pay range for this position in Jersey City is $184,900 – 250,200(yr); however, base pay offered
may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and
restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a
full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
This information is provided per the Pay Transparency Regulation of Jersey City Municipal
Code. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via
Amazon’s internal or external careers site.
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.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID or request and receive approval for a reasonable accommodation, including medical or religious accommodation.