Software Development Engineer, Tax Engine Services
Amazon
Amazon
Join a leading global e-commerce and cloud computing company, contributing to one of the world's most extensive transactional distributed systems. This role focuses on tackling sophisticated tax calculation complexities that affect millions of users worldwide. You will be part of a team developing mission-critical services that handle immense request volumes per minute while ensuring precision and adherence to ever-changing international tax laws.
Envision building systems that manage tax computations for every Amazon transaction globally, encompassing both physical and digital goods. You'll confront the intricate task of calculating correct tax amounts thousands of times each second, guaranteeing audit compliance across numerous countries. This position involves collaborating with Amazon business units to architect and operate highly available, scalable systems capable of processing hundreds of millions of records. Whether you're passionate about solving complex distributed systems puzzles or leveraging technology to address real business needs, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on a platform used for billions of transactions annually.
- Architect and implement robust, scalable software solutions for accurate and efficient global tax calculations, managing millions of service requests every minute. - Partner with cross-functional teams to grasp business needs and translate them into technical solutions that satisfy worldwide tax compliance standards. - Develop, rigorously test, and deploy high-quality distributed system software, adhering to best practices and modern development methodologies. - Engage fully in the software development lifecycle, including design and code reviews, documentation, testing, and operational support for production environments. - Enhance system reliability and performance by monitoring key metrics, identifying optimization prospects, and implementing improvements to meet stringent scale and accuracy demands.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience, excluding internships. - At least 2 years of experience in designing or architecting new and existing systems, including familiarity with design patterns, reliability, and scaling principles. - Proficiency in programming with at least one core software language. - Experience encompassing the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations. - A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
Amazon
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