Description

　　Join the Amazon EventBridge team and be at the forefront of revolutionizing how developers conceive, construct, and deploy expansive, event-driven applications that boast inherent scalability and security. Our mission is to liberate developers from the complexities of plumbing, allowing them to channel their energy into rapidly bringing imaginative concepts to fruition. Based in the vibrant tech hub of Amazon Vancouver, we are actively crafting groundbreaking capabilities that will redefine the development experience for AWS customers globally.

　　We're seeking passionate Software Development Engineers who revel in crafting the foundational application software that powers the EventBridge system. Java, GoLang, Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, and an array of other cutting-edge technologies are part of our daily toolkit. While mastery of each is not a prerequisite, an eagerness to dive into and explore these technologies is a must.

　　Wondering if you're the right fit? If you're captivated by the intricacies of distributed fault-tolerant systems operating at scale, if you have an unwavering love for customers, and if tackling the next big feature is music to your ears, then you're in the right place. Taking ownership from the germ of an idea to a battle-tested production code excites you. Collaboration with teammates is your forte, and you thrive on autonomy, constantly seeking to shoulder more responsibilities and master new skills. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a team that's not just building software but transforming the landscape of cloud computing.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　Engage with seasoned, cross-disciplinary Amazonians to ideate, craft, and introduce groundbreaking products and services to the market.

　　Architect and develop cutting-edge technologies within a vast distributed computing environment, spearheading fundamental shifts in the industry.

　　Devise solutions for executing predictions on distributed systems, navigating innovative technologies at an extraordinary scale and pace.

　　Construct scalable, fault-tolerant, cost-effective, and user-friendly distributed storage, index, and query systems.

　　Formulate and implement effective solutions, starting from broadly defined problems, through thoughtful design and coding.

　　Operate in an agile environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality software.

　　A day in the life

　　In the role of a Senior Software Development Engineer (Sr SDE) at AWS, collaboration is key with internal stakeholders, including product managers, AWS customer support, and Solutions Architects. The week involves strategically leading operational improvements on Mondays, followed by project management, stakeholder meetings, and mentoring less experienced engineers. This leadership extends to guiding a team in establishing the benchmark for constructing serverless and event-driven architectures within the organization, and providing expertise to lead other companies in adopting serverless frameworks. The Sr SDE is responsible for writing high-quality software, reviewing code and designs, and fostering a compassionate work environment, emphasizing mutual support and leadership with both expertise and empathy.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Vancouver, BC, CAN

　　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

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　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, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

　　The base salary for this position ranges from $150,700/year up to $251,700/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.