Software Development Manager, AWS BillGeneration

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for talented SDM who have a passion for Big Data and distributed systems at trillions of transactions scale to help build the next generation of AWS internal services. Our applications are responsible for processing 270 million events per second and 20 terabytes of data per hour. As a foundational system we scale with the growth of cloud computing  are responsible for generating monthly charges, including enabling product pricing, subscriptions, discount programs, customer credit management, usage storage, bill computation, estimated bill, tax calculation, and storage of bills and line items for external customer consumption.

As an SDM, you will be responsible for leading a two‑pizza team. You will shape the technical direction of AWS services, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure delivery of high‑quality, scalable software solutions that meet the needs of our global customer base.

Our team operates in a fast‑paced environment where we “Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History.” On a typical day, software development engineers dive deep to root cause customer issues, release new features, and consult with senior engineers at Amazon to discuss radical new approaches to building and operating at scale.

Our team also values work‑life balance. We offer a flexible schedule so you can be productive and well‑balanced both in and outside of work.

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineering managers. Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning within your organization.

Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement the technical vision and strategy for your area of responsibility. Ensure architectural decisions align with AWS’s long‑term goals and scalability requirements.

Oversee the execution of multiple complex engineering projects across teams. Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software that meets customer needs and business objectives.

Work closely with product management, operations, and other engineering teams to align technical initiatives with business goals and customer requirements.

Drive initiatives to improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies. Implement best practices in software development and operations (Dev Ops) across your organization.

Define and track key business metrics for your teams. Use data‑driven insights to optimize team performance and drive continuous improvement.

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of AWS services.

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi‑tier web services experience
• 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

• 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

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