Software Development Engineer, Amazon Lightsail

Amazon Web Services (AWS) division providing simplified cloud computing services through Lightsail platform
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
This job posting may no longer be active. You may be interested in these related jobs instead:
Software Development Engineer, Delivery Experience

Software Development Engineer role at Amazon's Delivery Experience team, building scalable solutions for millions of customers worldwide.

Software Dev Engineer II, Whole Foods Market Engineering Back Office Systems and Support

Mid-level Software Engineer role at Whole Foods Market, focusing on backend development for enterprise systems using Java and AWS technologies.

Software Development Engineer, Payment Risk Engineering

Software Development Engineer position at Amazon's Payment Risk team, focusing on fraud prevention and risk management for e-commerce transactions.

Software Dev Engineer II, Amazon Payment Products

Software Dev Engineer II role at Amazon Payment Products team, developing innovative payment solutions and Shop with Points experience using AWS technologies.

Software Dev Engineer II, Unified Payments Experience (UPX)

Software Dev Engineer II position at Amazon's UPX team, building scalable payment solutions using cloud technologies and serverless architecture.

Description For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Lightsail

Amazon Lightsail is AWS's initiative to simplify cloud computing, making it accessible for developers and businesses to launch their cloud stacks within seconds. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll join a dynamic team focused on building and maintaining highly scalable distributed systems. The role combines technical expertise with customer focus, requiring both system design skills and hands-on development.

The position offers a balanced work environment with emphasis on work-life harmony and professional growth. You'll be part of Amazon's inclusive culture, participating in various learning experiences and employee-led groups. The team values mentorship and knowledge sharing, making it an ideal place for career development.

Key aspects include designing reliable systems, delivering quality features, and participating in the on-call rotation (1 week every 2.5 months). The compensation is competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits and equity opportunities.

This role is perfect for engineers who enjoy working with cloud technologies, want to make complex systems accessible to users, and desire to be part of a team that values both technical excellence and personal growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on products that directly impact developers and businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Lightsail

  • Design and develop highly reliable and scalable distributed systems globally
  • Deliver quality features on-time and on-budget
  • Manage day-to-day development activities
  • Participate in designs, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation
  • Work with customers and dependencies to ensure quality delivery
  • Mentor other engineers
  • Maintain current technical knowledge
  • Participate in on-call rotation (1 week every 2.5 months)

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Lightsail

Java
Python
Go
  • 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

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Lightsail

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Flexible working hours
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive work environment

Interested in this job?