Principal Software Engineer -AMZ

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of large‑scale, multi‑tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using object‑oriented design, distributed programming, Java and C/C++.
• Gather business and functional requirements from external and/or internal customers and end‑users, and translate requirements into technical specifications to build robust, scalable, supportable solutions that work well between a range of complex systems.
• Serve as technical lead, mentor or brainstorming lead throughout the full development lifecycle, end‑to‑end, from scoping, planning, conception, design, implementation and testing, to documentation, delivery and maintenance.
• Provide design reviews for other engineers, including feedback on architecture and design issues, as well as integration, performance and scalability.
• Manage resources on multiple technical projects and ensure schedules, milestones, and priorities are compatible with technology and business goals.

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and three years of experience in the job offered, or as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and three years of experience.

Must have three years of experience in the following skills:

• providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle;
• designing and developing large‑scale, multi‑tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems or services using Object Oriented Design, distributed programming, and C#, C++, or Java.

is an Equal Opportunity‑Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

40 hours / week, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, Salary Range $212,202 / year to $270,600 / year.

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