Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Professional Services Products and Solutions
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Job Summary
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the design delivery and implementation of complex large-scale systems and features providing technical guidance and advocating for Amazons highest engineering standards.
- Collaborate with cross functional roles (e.g. Product and UX) working backwards from customer needs to design solutions that solve real problems.
- Architect and develop robust scalable and maintainable services across end-to-end solutions often spanning multiple platforms (web mobile backend)
- Implement and drive best practices in modern software engineering design testing version control documentation deployment and operations including the adoption of GenAI assistance tools automated code reviews and AI-assisted testing.
- Analyse and optimise system performance scalability and reliability using data-driven approaches and modern monitoring tools.
- Define technical strategies and contribute to the long-term roadmap including integration of emerging AI technologies.
- Lead conversations with senior leadership.
- Actively participate in hiring mentoring and growing other engineers and foster knowledge-sharing across the team and the broader organisation.
- Obtain and maintain AWS Certifications.
A day in the life
As a Senior Software Development Engineer (Snr SDE) youll be a technical leader driving decisions that impact critical customer experiences. Youll tackle complex initiatives head-onbuilding high-quality scalable systems for our global customer base while shaping our technical architecture and maintaining direct ownership of key components. Bridging strategic vision with tactical execution youll combine hands-on development with system design mentor team members and champion engineering excellence to ensure we build maintainable solutions that scale with our business.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
- Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead
- Bachelors degree in computer science engineering mathematics or equivalent
- Experience (non-internship) in professional software development or experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java C or C# including object-oriented design
- Deep understanding of software engineering best practices for full software development lifecycle including coding standards code reviews source control management continuous deployments testing and operations.
- Experience designing and developing large scale high-traffic applications
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals in data structures algorithm design and problem solving
- Proficiency with GenAI assistance tools for development and testing
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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