Amazon

Software Development Engineer, Fintech

Amazon$143K — $194K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language (Java, C++, or C#)
  • Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable components and features
  • Formulate strategy and drive the roadmap
  • Develop software and build analytical workflows
  • Own all aspects of solutions end-to-end through full stack development
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with global teams
  • Lead project initiatives and influence team vision and strategies.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Mental Health Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
Full Job Description
Our team manages a financial review tool that offers standardized reporting, anomaly detection, and collaborative capabilities for Finance and Accounting teams to conduct comprehensive evaluations of financial data, transactions, and reports. The tool facilitates critical analysis to ensure accuracy, compliance, and identification of potential issues, while enabling users to verify entries, analyze trends, document findings, and make necessary adjustments throughout the review process.

Over the next three years, Magnify aims to centralize and automate the Month End Close financial review process, enhancing controllership through a unified review experience that integrates relevant datasets for analysis and commentary. The platform accelerates the month-end close process, reduce whiteboard activities, and leverage AI/ML-driven features to proactively identify anomalies and generate narratives and identifies drivers across domains. Magnify also improves the annotation review process, utilize organizational hierarchies for comment management, and provide customizable team-specific views to facilitate seamless collaboration between Finance and Tax teams.

Key job responsibilities

This is a hands-on position where you will do everything from designing and building extremely scalable components and features to formulating strategy and driving the roadmap. You will have opportunities to develop software on the latest platforms and build analytical workflows. You will push your design and architecture limits by owning all aspects of solutions end-to-end, through full stack software development. You have strong verbal and written communication skills, are self-driven, and can deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment. You will work across Amazon engineering teams and business teams across the globe in planning, designing, executing and implementing this new platform across multiple geographies. You will also mentor junior engineers and work with the most sophisticated customers in the business to help them get the best results. You will be surrounded by world-class technical talent, who are incredibly passionate about our product.

A day in the life

As an SDE, you will be involved in all parts of a software developer lifecycle - including software & system designing, coding, troubleshooting, testing, doing code reviews, testing, deployment and service maintenance. You will play an active role in all team meetings & discussion, leading project initiatives, influencing team's long term vision & strategies, partnering up with senior engineers and peer colleagues. You have strong verbal and written communication skills, are self-driven, and can deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment.

About the team

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 1+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design

- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troublshooting network

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

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

- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence

- Experience working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage

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, WA, Seattle - 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.
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Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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