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Senior Front-End Software Engineer Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Design front-end architecture for large-scale applications while ensuring their reliability, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive user experiences for developers deploying full-stack web and mobile applications using AWS Amplify.
- Provide guidance to junior engineers, partake in code reviews, and cultivate a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
- Work hand-in-hand with UX designers to implement and refine user interfaces that offer an enjoyable and efficient developer experience.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance the processes and technologies employed in front-end development.
- Engage in the end-to-end deployment process of features, from concept to monitoring performance in live environments.
A Day in the Life:
As a Senior Front-End Software Engineer, you will team up with product managers, UX designers, and back-end engineers to develop seamless, high-performance, and scalable front-end solutions, empowering developers to rapidly build better applications. You will be instrumental in designing user interfaces that integrate with the AWS Console, contributing to innovative features that improve the overall developer experience.
About Our Team:
Utility Computing (UC) within AWS drives product innovations ranging from foundational services like Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to cutting-edge product advancements that distinguish AWS services in the industry. Joining the UC organization, you will assist in developing and managing services related to Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps in AWS, including specialized security solutions for customer cloud services.
Diverse Experiences:
We value diverse experiences at Amazon. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates whose careers are just beginning, those with unconventional paths, or alternative experiences.
Work/Life Balance:
Achieving success at work should not overshadow personal commitments; hence, we promote a flexible work culture that ensures harmony between your professional and home life.
Inclusive Team Culture:
At AWS, we foster a culture of curiosity and learning. Employee-led affinity groups create an inclusive environment that empowers us to embrace our differences. We organize various events and learning opportunities, like the Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, to inspire continuous appreciation for our unique qualities.
Mentorship and Career Growth:
We are committed to raising our performance standards, striving to become Earth's Best Employer. You will find abundant opportunities for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and assistance in advancing your career.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of professional software development experience (non-internship).
- 5 years of programming experience in at least one software programming language.
- 5 years of experience leading the design or architecture of new and existing systems, focusing on design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
- Experience mentoring, leading, or heading an engineering team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience across the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
What We Offer:
Amazon is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
