Sr. Software Development Engineer , AWS Commerce Platform

at  Amazon Web Services Inc

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
  AWS Commerce Platform (CP) provides the back- and front-end services that enable AWS Service teams to sell to AWS customers, as well as allowing AWS customers to purchase AWS Services and to understand and manage their infrastructure costs. Because we sit at the nexus of all AWS Services and end-customers, we work closely across all AWS teams to ensure that we offer a great customer experience.
  The Pricing Platform team sits within the Catalog and Pricing Experience pillar of AWS Billing. It owns processes that transform pricing data to consumable artifacts consumed by AWS Marketing pages and AWS Pricing Calculator. The team also owns the pricing components on AWS Marketing pages. The team focuses on developing scalable solutions through automation.

In this role, you will…

• Help define the system architecture, own and implement specific components, and help shape the overall experience.
• Own and operate the systems that you build, based on real-time customer data and demanding service-level agreements.
• Collaborate closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Software Development Engineers on the same team to help define the scope of the product.
• Contribute to planning, design, implementation, testing, operations, and process improvement as a member of an autonomous team.
• Take responsibility for technical problem-solving, creatively meeting product goals, and developing best practices..
• Write high-quality, efficient, testable code in Java, Python, Javascript and TypeScript.
• Design Amazon scale tools to facilitate internal business.
• Build highly available, secure systems that deal with confidential billing data.
• Mentor and support the growth of other developers.
• Find out what it takes to engineer systems for “Amazon Scale”.

Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer, you will contribute to all aspects of an agile software development lifecycle, including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing and operations. You will push your design and architecture limits by owning all aspects of solutions end-to-end, through full stack software development. Your team’s focus is on designing and implementing workflow engines to automate product and price generation. Taking pride in both the technical and business contribution of your work, you will be given the chance to have a significant impact on our systems, our business and our customers. You will design and implement new features, and be part of a team that is building the future of the cloud.
About the team
Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

• 5+ 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site

• Help define the system architecture, own and implement specific components, and help shape the overall experience.
• Own and operate the systems that you build, based on real-time customer data and demanding service-level agreements.
• Collaborate closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Software Development Engineers on the same team to help define the scope of the product.
• Contribute to planning, design, implementation, testing, operations, and process improvement as a member of an autonomous team.
• Take responsibility for technical problem-solving, creatively meeting product goals, and developing best practices..
• Write high-quality, efficient, testable code in Java, Python, Javascript and TypeScript.
• Design Amazon scale tools to facilitate internal business.
• Build highly available, secure systems that deal with confidential billing data.
• Mentor and support the growth of other developers.
• Find out what it takes to engineer systems for “Amazon Scale”