Software Development Engineer II Enterprise Identity

As a Software Development Engineer II in the Foundational Security & Dedicated Clouds (FSDC) organization at AWS you will have the opportunity to shape the future of AWSs identity management landscape. We provide the critical infrastructure that powers Amazons vast range of services enabling them to deliver for customers across the globe.

What you will do:

As an SDE II your role is pivotal in maintaining the robust and innovative solutions of our team. You will work on complex challenges in existing and new development initiatives focusing on areas with ambiguity. Your goal is to design and develop software systems that are secure maintainable scalable and extendable.

You will develop an understanding of the business impact of your systems and make responsible tradeoffs between the shortterm operational needs and longterm business objectives. You will actively participate in team strategy discussions and contribute to the decisions made regarding technology.

You will provide technical solutions that not only meet the current needs but also consider the future promoting simplicity and ease of maintainability. Your solutions will be designed in such a way that they can be easily understood and contributed to by other team members.

You will collaborate with your team encouraging best practices and setting standards to improve the overall quality of the teams work. In situations where there are differing viewpoints you will strive to find the best way forward and build consensus.

Why it matters:

Amazon and Amazon Web Services are growing at an unprecedented rate. To keep up with that growth we are in constant need of innovative processes and automation solutions. Your work will have a companywide impact affecting thousands of developers and teams and enabling us to launch and scale our services rapidly.

Why youll love it:

You will get a comprehensive view of all aspects of Amazons business. You will have the opportunity to work with massive data sets and improve the agility of our technical teams. You will be part of a growing fastpaced and innovative team. You will have ownership and responsibility to define and execute processes that enhance the productivity and savings for AWS and Amazon.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development with experience in identity directory systems architecture. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The candidate should have a successful track record of delivering largescale engineering solutions. The desire and ability to work in a fastpaced collaborative environment is crucial.

Join us in this highimpact opportunity that offers interesting challenges and high visibility. Be prepared for a rigorous technical interview process as were looking for the highest quality candidates.

About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employeeled affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on worklife balance. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to lifelong happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a betterrounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

3 years of noninternship professional software development experience
2 years of noninternship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language

2 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Bachelors 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 protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.