Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon

7+ yrs Chennai Full Time Hybrid (office + remote)
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Posted : 1 week ago
Actively hiring

Job description

Join Amazon's Digital Content Platform team as a Senior Software Development Engineer and drive innovation in scalable web services and cloud technologies.

This impactful role involves leading the architecture and development of high-scale web services and workflows, directly influencing customer experiences and internal operations. A strong background in backend web service design, coupled with robust technical skills and a passion for achieving results in a dynamic environment, is essential.

We are seeking candidates with exceptional creativity and analytical reasoning abilities to contribute to the advancement of digital content commerce solutions.

Responsibilities

Spearhead the design and construction of software solutions powering promotional capabilities across Amazon's Digital Acceleration businesses, including Kindle, Prime Video, and Music. Take ownership of critical platforms for promotional management, competitive pricing intelligence, and operational automation for pricing, business, and product managers.

Drive features from concept to deployment for key products like the Promos UI platform, encompassing full-stack development from user interfaces to robust backend services on AWS. Make architectural decisions balancing immediate business needs with long-term scalability and maintainability.

Collaborate closely with operations, business stakeholders, and partner engineering teams to understand customer needs and deliver reliable solutions. Champion operational excellence through monitoring, incident response, and automation. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to best practices, and enhance team velocity and reliability by shipping high-quality features.

Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience, excluding internships, is required.

Demonstrated expertise in programming with at least one software language for over 7 years is necessary. Experience leading the design or architecture of new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling for more than 5 years is essential.

Experience serving as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team is a key qualification. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, alongside extensive experience in the full software development lifecycle, covering coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.

Essential Skills

Software DevelopmentWeb ServicesCloud TechnologiesJavaAWSDesign PatternsSystem ArchitectureMentoringCode ReviewsSource Control ManagementBuild ProcessesTestingOperations

Good to Have

Full Stack DevelopmentUI DevelopmentBackend Development

Highlights

  • Actively hiring

More Details

RoleSenior Software Development Engineer
IndustryE-Commerce
DepartmentSoftware Development
Employment TypeFull Time, Hybrid (office + remote)

About the Company

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