Software Development Engineer, Defensive Security Solutions

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence
$120,000 - $180,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer, Defensive Security Solutions

Amazon Stores Security is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Defensive Security Engineering team. This role focuses on building next-generation mission-critical applications that enable security management teams globally. The position involves working with cutting-edge AWS technologies to develop hyper-scale data applications that help keep all of Amazon's operations secure, including Fulfillment Centers, Physical Stores, Whole Foods, and Fresh.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale security systems that are always online. Team members are encouraged to take technical risks, experiment with new methods, and continuously improve existing systems. You'll be working with AWS services like S3, Lambda, SQS, Fargate/ECS, EMR, and Spark, while implementing solutions in Kotlin/Java.

As a team member, you'll participate in system design, AWS configuration, feature development, and strategic planning. The position involves collaboration with security and technical teams worldwide. Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture that promotes work-life harmony. The organization offers extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about security engineering, comfortable with large-scale systems, and have strong software development skills. You'll be part of a self-organizing team that shapes processes, outcomes, and goals while working directly with Senior Amazon Leadership. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on Amazon's global security infrastructure while working with the latest technologies and methodologies.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Defensive Security Solutions

  • Architecture Design and Review
  • Software Feature development in Kotlin/Java using AWS services
  • Setting and achieving a high bar for Operational Excellence
  • Building partnerships with technical internal Amazon stakeholders worldwide
  • System resilience testing and preparation
  • Software project planning using Agile Methodologies (Scrum)

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Defensive Security Solutions

Java
Kotlin
  • 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)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Defensive Security Solutions

  • Flexible work hours
  • Work-life harmony
  • Career development opportunities
  • Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences
  • Training and career growth resources

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