What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Engineer II, FPDS position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in working with the latest technology in the cloud computing space? The Amazon Foundational People Data Services (FPDS) organization is seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE) II to join our team in building innovative cloud solutions that enable Amazon's builders to address the needs of our global workforce of nearly 3 million Amazonians.
Our mission is to create a workplace that empowers Amazonians to innovate on behalf of our customers. We are at a strategic inflection point, as Amazon has outgrown the third-party HR systems that we once relied upon. We are developing highly reliable builder tools (powered by AWS) that make it possible for builders to create solutions that meet Amazon's high bar, while exceeding the speed of delivery that was only possible by way of third-party tools.
As an SDE II on our team, your primary responsibility will be to design, build and deliver software that enables other builders to deliver integrated solutions for customers of HR. You will have the opportunity to work closely with customers, test prototypes, and incorporate their feedback into our solutions.
If you’re thrilled by the idea of ownership, passionate about creating software from scratch, and comfortable with the pace of shipping software in cycles measured in weeks, we would love to connect with you.
Key job responsibilities
- Architect and build highly available software components in a distributed architecture
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Define and drive software best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, agile development, build processes, and testing
- Coach and mentor engineers on the team to foster a supportive culture of collaboration, scalability, and performance
A day in the life
You'll work on projects at the forefront of innovation, pushing boundaries and creating solutions that are shaping the future. You'll be surrounded by a team of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. In this role, you'll have the unique ability to influence software architecture on a global scale. Your expertise and insights will have a direct impact on how our products are developed and implemented worldwide. You'll be working on projects that directly impact our customers and contribute to their success. And while you're making a difference, you'll also have continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
About the team
The FPDS Smart Forms Builder Tools organization's primary mission is to enable the rapid development of secure, scalable, and seamless experiences and workflows for end users. We are committed to simplifying common patterns for our builder customers, empowering them to devote more time to innovating on behalf of their customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
