[Hiring] Software Development Engineer II @Amazon

Role Description

Participate in the design, development, implementation, testing and documentation of embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using Java, Python, C#, or C++, and Object-Oriented Design. Translate functional requirements into robust, efficient, supportable solutions that work well within the overall system architecture. Participate in the full development cycle, end-to-end, from design, implementation, and testing to documentation, delivery, and maintenance. Produce comprehensive, usable software documentation. Evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing software products and tools. Mentor junior development engineers. Position reports into New York, NY office; however, telecommuting may also be allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Software Development Engineer or a related occupation involving software development.

Requirements

• Two (2) years in each of the following:
• Designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools, systems, or services using Java, Python, C#, C++, or Object-Oriented Design.
• Utilizing knowledge of data structures, algorithms, or object-oriented design principles to optimize code performance and efficiency.
• Working with version control systems such as Git or similar.
• Working with web technologies (HTML, CSS, or JavaScript) or web services (RESTful APIs).
• Using software testing techniques (unit testing, integration testing, or automated testing) to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Conducting performance analysis and optimization of applications, focusing on reducing latency, improving throughput, and enhancing resource utilization.
• Integrating security best practices into the development lifecycle, including encryption at-rest and in-transit, role-based access control, or secure API authentication mechanisms.
• Working with relational databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• One (1) year in the following:
• Creating and maintaining large-scale distributed applications or services leveraging cloud infrastructure.

Benefits

• Salary: $158,100 - $213,800 /year.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.