Software Development Engineer

Global technology and e-commerce company that builds innovative customer-centric solutions
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
E-Commerce

Description For Software Development Engineer

The India and Emerging Stores (IES) Technology team at Amazon is seeking talented Software Development Engineers to build innovative solutions for one of their fastest-growing marketplaces. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on platforms that enhance customer shopping experiences and purchase decisions on Amazon.in.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Lambda, Step Functions, Kinesis, and ML to build highly scalable, low-latency products and services that can be launched worldwide. As an SDE, you'll be instrumental in shaping product direction and defining key features that impact the business directly.

The role combines technical excellence with business impact, requiring engineers who can balance technical leadership with strong business judgment. You'll work closely with senior engineers to evolve product designs and maintain high software quality standards. The team focuses on India-first global innovation in customer reach initiatives, making this an excellent opportunity for engineers interested in solving unique challenges at scale.

Working in the IES team means you'll be part of Amazon's innovative culture, building creative technology solutions that positively impact hundreds of millions of international customers. You'll have significant ownership opportunities and work across diverse technologies while collaborating with talented engineers across Amazon's global teams.

The ideal candidate should be a quick learner, capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment where time-to-market is crucial. This role offers excellent growth opportunities through mentoring other SDEs, training new team members, and contributing to the team's engineering and operational excellence practices.

If you're passionate about building large-scale systems, interested in e-commerce innovation, and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of online shopping in emerging markets, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your career at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer

  • Design, implement and deploy applications impacting Amazon.in business
  • Own delivery of integral system components
  • Manage and execute project plans and delivery commitments
  • Assist in hiring and development of technical talent
  • Create and execute quality plans, test strategies and development processes
  • Work with Sr.Engineers to evolve product design
  • Set up and maintain high software quality standards
  • Mentor SDEs and train new team members

Requirements For Software Development Engineer

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • 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
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred)

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