Software Development Engineer II, Simple Storage Services

Job Description

The position involves working as a Software Development Engineer in the AWS Utility Computing organization with a focus on Amazon S3, one of the largest distributed storage systems in the world.

Requirements

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and deploy highly scalable distributed systems and services
• Decompose complex problems into simple, straightforward solutions while understanding system interdependencies and limitations
• Share knowledge of effective performance, scalability, architecture, and engineering patterns and methods
• Create clear, maintainable, well-documented code that meets coding standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews, source control management, build processes, release management, and operations
• Work closely across teams and disciplines to deliver high-quality products and services

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)