Software Development Manager, FinTech General Ledger
Amazon
Amazon
Lead a dynamic engineering team at the forefront of Amazon's financial transformation, modernizing mission-critical General Ledger and financial close systems. This is a unique opportunity to redefine how Amazon manages approximately 900 million transactions monthly, building the next generation of financial technology for years to come.
Take ownership of a multi-year re-architecture initiative, driving innovation and strategic technical decisions that span current and future system states. Operate with significant autonomy to shape the technical direction and guide your team through a period of significant change, ensuring the unwavering reliability of systems essential for financial close.
Architect, design, and deliver robust GL and close systems, balancing immediate reliability with long-term strategic goals. Define and execute the team's technical vision and roadmap, deeply understanding FGBS customer needs and the broader GL modernization program.
Guide the team through complex system and process transformations, prioritizing migration, modernization, and automation efforts while safeguarding the integrity and timeliness of financial closes. Foster a high-performing engineering culture centered on automation-first thinking and technical excellence. Own and enhance operational metrics and system health, driving continuous improvement and delivering scalable technical solutions in close partnership with finance and product teams.
Bring over 7 years of hands-on engineering experience, including 3+ years in engineering team management. Possess a strong foundation in leading the development of multi-tier web services and a deep understanding of full-lifecycle software development practices. Proven experience in partnering with product or program management, coupled with expertise in designing and architecting scalable, reliable systems.
Ideal candidates will have a background in large-scale distributed systems, ideally within financial or ERP environments. Demonstrate a successful track record of leading teams through ambiguous, high-stakes transformations while maintaining production health. A customer-obsessed approach, comfort with invention, and the ability to articulate and pursue a long-term vision are essential.
Amazon
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