Amazon

Software Development Manager, Promotions Purchase Execution & Experience (PPEX)

Amazon • $184K — $250K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of engineering team management experience
  • 7+ years of engineering experience
  • 8+ years leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services
  • 1+ years providing technical leadership for software development lifecycle
  • 1+ years developing large-scale distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++
  • 1+ years with service-oriented architecture
  • 1+ years of distributed programming experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Lead a two-pizza team of software engineers
  • Own the team roadmap and operational health of its Tier-1 service
  • Drive operational improvements and reduce on-call load
  • Partner with TPMs and cross-functional teams to deliver goals
  • Conduct daily standup meetings and sprint planning
  • Manage partner and customer communications
  • Hold regular 1:1s focused on team members' career development

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support
  • Flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Software Development Manager to lead Reversal Promotions (RPP) service, a two-pizza team within Promotions Purchase Execution & Experience (PPEX) that owns the promotions calculation core - the Tier-1 services that determine promotion applicability, combinability, and the final discount amount on the checkout and post checkout critical path. The manager owns the team's services, roadmap, operational health, and talent development; drives down RPP on-call load (currently the highest in the org); and, in partnership with TPMs, delivers the team's marquee goals.

Key job responsibilities

- Lead a two-pizza team of software engineers - hire, develop, and grow the team, and own performance, delivery, and Day 1 culture.

- Own the team roadmap and the operational health of its Tier-1 service, balancing feature delivery, tech-debt reduction, and benefit-accuracy testing.

- Drive operational improvements: reduce SEV-2 frequency and mean time to resolution, close operational action items derived from operational issues, and bring on-call paging load down.

- Partner with TPMs, Product, and upstream/downstream checkout, ordering (CASE), and fulfillment teams to sequence dependencies and deliver cross-team goals.

A day in the life

- Lead the team in daily standup meetings, sprint planning, retrospectives, and project deep dives.

- Manage partner and customer communication and escalations with dependency team leads.

- Regular 1:1s with the team to focus on career development of the individual contributors.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of engineering team management experience

- 7+ years of engineering experience

- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience

- 1+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience

- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++ experience

- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using service-oriented architecture experience

- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using distributed programming experience

- 5+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience

- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations

- Experience partnering with product or program management teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy

- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers

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 - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

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
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Amazon

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Software Development Manager, Promotions Purchase Execution & Experience (PPEX) jobs: