Sr. Software Development Engineer - Test, Digital Acceleration

Global technology company that powers e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Test, Digital Acceleration

Amazon Digital Acceleration (DA) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their elite team of Senior SDETs and Principal Engineers. This role is crucial in developing robust automation tools and frameworks for Amazon's digital commerce ecosystem, which powers major services like Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, Audible, Music, and Video.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that manage billions of digital purchases annually. You'll be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing test solutions that ensure reliability, scale, security, and cost efficiency across Amazon's digital subscription services.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Java, databases (both SQL and NoSQL), and a deep understanding of algorithms and data structures. You'll work in an agile environment, owning major deliverables throughout the development cycle, from scoping to implementation. The role involves building frameworks for reliable testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and making strategic technical decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned SDET who wants to make a significant impact at scale. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, helping to shape the future of digital commerce at one of the world's leading technology companies. The position offers competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package, equity, and sign-on bonuses, reflecting Amazon's commitment to attracting top talent.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Test, Digital Acceleration

  • Architect, design, build, and test improvements to mission critical systems
  • Own major deliverables at all phases of the development cycle
  • Write and implement test plans to identify bugs and design flaws
  • Build frameworks for reliable and extensible testing
  • Work with cross-functional teams to flesh out requirements and designs
  • Determine and recommend best designs based on business objectives
  • Support digital commerce systems for Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, Audible, Music, and Video

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Test, Digital Acceleration

Java
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development testing experience
  • 3+ years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience
  • Experience programming with modern languages like Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
  • Experience in penetration testing and exploitability-focused vulnerability assessment
  • Experience in platform-level security mitigations and hardening for Linux and Windows
  • Strong background in algorithms and data structures
  • Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Test, Digital Acceleration

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Total compensation package

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