Amazon

Senior Software Dev Engineer, Velocity

Amazon • $168K — $227K *
Westborough, MA 01581In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • 5+ years of experience with at least one programming language
  • 5+ years of experience in system design and architecture
  • Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team
  • Familiarity with web services, APIs, microservices, and SOA
  • Experience with AWS services
  • Proficiency in at least one modern scripting or programming language like Python or Java

Responsibilities

  • Define technical architecture for the frontend application
  • Make decisions on technology stack and design patterns
  • Lead design and implementation of scalable web application features
  • Establish best practices and coding standards
  • Drive technical roadmap discussions and impact product strategy
  • Build high-performance React applications
  • Design and implement backend services and RESTful APIs
  • Architect scalable microservices and serverless solutions
  • Ensure code quality through testing strategies
  • Optimize application performance and load times
  • Implement security best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Mental Health Support
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and development of a scalable web application that will transform how teams interact with robots.

You will own significant portions of the system, lead cross-functional initiatives, and set the technical direction for development. This role offers the opportunity to build a greenfield platform from the ground up and directly impact the productivity of thousands of internal users across Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

- Define and drive the technical architecture for the frontend application

- Make critical decisions on technology stack, design patterns, and system architecture

- Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable web application features

- Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and development workflows

- Drive technical roadmap discussions and influence product strategy

- Build high-performance, responsive React applications using modern patterns

- Design and implement robust backend services and RESTful APIs to support frontend functionality

- Architect scalable microservices and serverless solutions on AWS

- Ensure code quality through comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, e2e)

- Optimize application performance, bundle size, and load times

- Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with Amazon standards

- Leadership & Collaboration

- Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance

- Lead technical discussions and design reviews with cross-functional stakeholders

- Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to translate requirements into technical solutions

- Drive operational excellence through monitoring, alerting, and incident response

- Influence engineering culture and contribute to team growth

- Partner with other teams to ensure system integration and alignment

- Operational Excellence

- Own production systems and ensure high availability and reliability

- Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions

- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex production issues

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technical debt reduction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

- Experience with web services, APIs, REST, SOAP, microservices, SOA, architecture

- Experience in AWS services

- Experience in at least one modern scripting or programming language, such as Python, Java, Scala, or NodeJS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

- Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation

- Experience in Kubernetes, Docker or containers ecosystem

- Proven experience designing and building scalable web applications and APIs

- Strong background in AWS services

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, MA, Westboro - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 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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