Amazon

Front-End Engineer, AWS Holmes

Amazon • $143K — $194K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Information Technology
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional front-end web or mobile software development experience
  • 1+ years of experience in computer science fundamentals
  • Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like Angular and React
  • Experience building reusable UX components or libraries
  • 1+ years of experience with agile software development methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead front-end development for the Holmes rubric management platform
  • Transform prototypes into accessible production-grade UI frames
  • Build self-service rubric management capabilities
  • Design human-in-the-loop evaluation surfaces for feedback integration
  • Deliver platform UX to enhance program integrations
  • Ensure front-end operational excellence through performance monitoring and compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching for retirement planning
  • Paid time off and parental leave options
  • Access to mental health support and employee assistance programs
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Full Job Description
Own the front-end architecture for the next generation of AWS Holmes, AWS's GenAI-powered content quality platform. You'll build production interfaces in React and TypeScript on the AWS Cloudscape Design System, turning agentic prototypes into self-service rubric management workflows and human-in-the-loop evaluation experiences that serve builders across the company. Holmes processes over 10 million scans annually, and this role leads the UI work that brings rubric creation, testing, and publishing directly to program owners at Amazon scale.

Key job responsibilities

- Lead front-end development for the next generation of Holmes, building a scalable rubric management platform in React and TypeScript on the AWS Cloudscape Design System

- Transform CDS agent pattern prototypes into production-grade, accessible UI frames - conversational rubric creation, interactive rule testing, and guided workflows

- Build self-service rubric management: end-to-end creation, rule editing with live preview, draft/publish lifecycle, evaluation dashboards, and scan report previews

- Design human-in-the-loop evaluation surfaces: diff-style content mutation views, batch review interfaces, and feedback collection that drives rubric improvement

- Deliver platform UX for program integrations: simplified scan workflows, finding annotations, collaborative sharing, team permissions, and real-time scan status

- Own front-end operational excellence: performance monitoring, accessibility compliance , CloudWatch RUM instrumentation, and cross-browser validation

A day in the life

You work with product managers to understand customer experiences and translate requirements into solutions. You create interactive prototypes and participate in user research sessions to validate design decisions early. You write HLD and spec documents for new features, align with backend engineers on API contracts, and implement production components in React and TypeScript. You attend team operational excellence sessions and knowledge transfer meetings, contribute to team demos showcasing new capabilities, and present your work in internal tech talks. You review teammates' code for accessibility and component quality, and you investigate front-end observability alerts to maintain a reliable user experience.

About the team

The Holmes team builds and operates a comprehensive security scanning and quality assurance platform that enables AWS builders to identify and remediate security risks early in the development lifecycle. Holmes accelerates secure content delivery by providing automated scanning, GenAI-powered quality validation, and early feedback mechanisms that protect millions of AWS training experiences and internal/external content at scale.

Our platform currently:

- Processed 10.58 million scans across 79.57 million files in 2025

- Serves individual builders and services alike across 141+ departments

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experience

- 1+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experience

- Experience using JavaScript frameworks such as angular and react

- Experience building reusable UX components or libraries

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 1+ years of agile software development methodology experience

- Experience with common front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JS, TypeScript, and Node

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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