Software Dev Engineer III - AMZ

Position Responsibilities

Drive the architecture and design of large‑scale, multi‑tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems and services using object‑oriented design, distributed programming, Java and C/C++. Gather business and functional requirements from external and/or internal customers and end‑users, and translate requirements into technical specifications to build robust, scalable, supportable solutions that work well between a range of complex systems. Serve as technical lead throughout the full development lifecycle, end‑to‑end, from scoping, planning, conception, design, implementation and testing, to documentation, delivery and maintenance.

Provide design reviews for other engineers, including feedback on architecture and design issues, as well as integration, performance and scalability. Manage resources on multiple technical projects and ensure schedules, milestones, and priorities are compatible with technology and business goals.

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience.

Must have one year of experience in the following skills: (1) providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle; and (2) designing and developing large‑scale, multi‑tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems or services using: (i) Object Oriented Design, (ii) distributed programming, and (iii) C#, C++, or Java.

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40 hours / week, 8:00am‑5:00pm, Salary Range $177,861/year to $227,400/year. 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. For more information, visit: