Join Amazon's AFFS Checkbook team as a Software Development Engineer III, driving innovation in large-scale, distributed computing solutions. This role offers a significant opportunity to shape the team's technical direction, contribute to long-term architecture, and take ownership of major project deliverables from conception through to completion. You'll be instrumental in building secure, scalable, and cloud-powered solutions.

This position emphasizes collaboration with a talented engineering team to define roadmaps and implement cutting-edge technologies. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to delivering exceptional results for our customers.

Spearhead the design and development of highly secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant distributed systems for compliance and verification purposes, leveraging advanced cloud computing technologies.

Lead the entire development lifecycle for critical solutions, managing complex projects from initial concept to final delivery.

Collaborate closely with security engineers and product managers to define strategic roadmaps for customer-facing secure solutions.

Partner with fellow engineers to craft robust technical designs and innovative approaches for new product development.

Champion and implement best practices in software development, comprehensive documentation, and maintaining high code quality standards.

Ensure all designs rigorously meet specified requirements and consistently deliver high-quality work within established project timelines.

Effectively manage project prioritization, detailed feature planning, clear stakeholder communication, and diligent tracking of all commitments.

Drive operational excellence by actively monitoring and managing the performance of production services.

A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, excluding internships, is required.

Demonstrated expertise for over 5 years in programming with at least one core software language.

Possess 5+ years of experience in leading the design or architecture of new and existing systems, including a strong understanding of design patterns, reliability principles, and scaling strategies.

Prior experience serving as a mentor, technical lead, or in a leadership role for an engineering team is essential.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related equivalent field is necessary.