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SDE II, Digital Acceleration

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Amazon

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Chennai

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in software development, 2+ years in system design, experience with a programming language, full SDLC knowledge, and a Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent.
  • You will design tools for developers/testers, automate processes, collaborate on projects, write verification code, and drive technology to enhance quality and efficiency across teams.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop tools which will help Developers/Testers.
  • Collaborating with engineering and product teams to identify and prioritize opportunities for automation.
  • Participating in design and code inspections.
  • You will work directly with both engineering and product teams to understand project features, review technical designs, and implement automated tools that help deliver quality features with efficiency.
  • As an SDE, you will be part of a team that is focused on building tooling and solutions that enables hundreds of engineers to build and ship digital experiences faster and with high-quality.
  • It provides immense opportunity to design and develop wide-reaching tools.
  • It combines the "building" aspect of software design engineering with the "breaking" aspect of software test engineering.
  • You’ll be writing code that automatically verifies the quality of the product.
  • SDEs at Amazon are able to understand software internals, debug code, automate repetitive tasks, and implement new tools and frameworks needed to streamline our quality process.
  • You will drive the technology forward and operate at all levels, diving deep into the details and provide key input into the product.
  • To be successful you need to be flexible, comfortable operating with ambiguity and willing to develop quick proof of concepts.
  • You will be working across multiple organizations and services within Amazon to deliver the unique experience that we are creating.

FAQs

What is the minimum experience required for the SDE II position?

The minimum experience required is 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience and 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience.

What programming languages are required for this role?

Experience programming with at least one software programming language is required for this role.

What educational background is preferred for the SDE II position?

A Bachelor's degree in computer science or an equivalent field is preferred for this position.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will be working on designing and developing tools that enable developers and testers, collaborating with engineering and product teams to improve automation, and implementing quality verification processes.

Is experience with software design patterns important for this role?

Yes, experience with design patterns, reliability, and scaling of new and existing systems is important for this role.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a fast-paced, start-up-like environment where collaboration, flexibility, and innovation are highly valued.

Will I have opportunities to collaborate with other teams?

Yes, you will be working across multiple organizations and services within Amazon, collaborating with both engineering and product teams.

How is the work-life balance at Amazon Digital Acceleration?

Amazon promotes a work hard, have fun culture, focusing on both productivity and employee engagement, which contributes to a balanced work-life experience.

Is there a focus on automation in this role?

Yes, there is a strong focus on automating processes and tools to help deliver quality features with efficiency.

What qualities are essential for a successful candidate?

A successful candidate must have a solid history of delivering results, an obsession with quality, be detail-oriented, a team player, and willing to operate in a fast-paced environment.

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Amazon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.