Join Amazon's People eXperience Technology (PXT) team and contribute to delivering innovative solutions for time and pay management. This role offers the opportunity to build and maintain critical real-time systems that ensure associates are paid accurately and on time globally. You'll be part of a team that handles millions of global data events, operating high-availability services and managing complex, evolving business rules at Amazon's immense scale. If you're driven by solving intricate challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

As a Software Development Engineer II, you will own the end-to-end delivery of key features and components within scalable, multi-tiered applications. This includes driving projects from initial requirements through design, implementation, rigorous testing, deployment, and ongoing production operation. You will be responsible for writing high-quality, well-tested code, making sound technical decisions with careful consideration of trade-offs, and architecting for scale and resilience. Operational excellence is paramount; you will monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements to observability and performance. Furthermore, you'll actively participate in system-level design discussions, contribute to a positive team culture, and mentor junior engineers to foster their growth and development.

We are seeking a strong, independent builder with at least 3 years of professional software development experience and 2 years in system design or architecture. A solid foundation in designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, and distributed software applications is essential, with proficiency in languages like C#, C++, Java, or Perl. Expertise in Object-Oriented Design principles and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field are required. Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations, is highly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach to improving systems and a capacity for mentoring.