System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Amazon is a global technology and e-commerce company that powers worldwide retail and cloud computing services.
$116,300 - $201,200
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Logistics

Description For System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) Platform & Engineering Services is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in enhancing the development and operational excellence of warehouse technology services that process millions of customer shipments worldwide daily.

As a System Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing system architecture, working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex availability and scalability challenges. The position offers a unique blend of software development and systems engineering, requiring expertise in both areas to maintain and improve critical production services.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvements in engineering excellence. You'll work with various technologies including Java, Python, and Linux systems, while handling everything from production software issues to monitoring solutions and automation initiatives.

What makes this opportunity exceptional is the scale of impact - your work will directly affect Amazon's global fulfillment network, touching millions of customer shipments daily. The team operates in an environment that combines the resources of a tech giant with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, offering extensive learning opportunities and exposure to cloud computing at scale.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 per year, depending on location and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and parental leave options. The role is based in Bellevue, WA, where you'll be part of Amazon's innovative fulfillment technologies team.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact on global e-commerce operations. You'll need to be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of service reliability.

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Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

  • Contribute to improving development and operational excellence of warehouse technology services
  • Design system architecture
  • Own and implement specific components of the system
  • Diagnose and fix production software issues
  • Develop monitoring solutions
  • Perform software maintenance and configuration
  • Debug and execute persistence solutions queries
  • Work alongside development on Amazon Corporate and Divisional Software projects
  • Manage AFT org level operational cadence and programs
  • Identify problems before they happen and implement preventive solutions

Requirements For System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Java
Python
Linux
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting systems experience
  • 2+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)

Benefits For System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan

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