Senior Software Development Engineer - International Technology/EMEA Expansion

Job Description

Scale at Amazon is, well, really big. There are few companies out there building at our scale and complexity, and even fewer in Europe. As a Senior Software Development Engineer (Senior SDE), youll be part of a small group of peers that make the Amazon magic happen. Whether its ownership of existing software or working on new products, you will lead the design and implementation of large-scale efforts from the technical perspective. Youll not only code, but also drive the direction of the software architecture, and work proactively with other teams on integration projects. Our Senior SDEs enjoy a great deal of autonomy. In addition to owning the architecture of a larger product, you will lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and drive important technical decisions.Senior SDEs at Amazon are above all problem solvers, those we trust most in making technical decisions for how we build our software. They know every line of code we write matters in building great products. As the technical experts on their teams, Senior SDEs come from all different backgrounds, some deeply specialized, while others have a more generalist background. In any case, they are able to keep an eye on big picture while still keeping a finger on the pulse of the details; using both to inform their architectural and design decisions. Senior SDEs also have an eye on the bigger picture and influencing business strategy. Product managers and non-technical stakeholders will depend on you to balance technological demands with business needs.EMEA Expansion TeamWhen Amazon started, it had 0% of the retail industrys market share, now it accounts for 43% just for the US market. We did this by having a relentless obsession over our Customers, in fact, for the ninth consecutive year, Customers ranked Amazon #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Never a company to stand still, this team is working to bring Amazon into a new multi-billion dollar market, where we plan to deliver the same level of Customer Service as in retail. One of our challenge here is to understand how we can utilize and scale our existing architecture to serve market expansion.You will have an opportunity to build new Amazon serviceYou will be in charge of the complete software development life-cycle; defining, prioritizing, designing, building, and testing new featuresYou will operate a with globally distributed servers and customers.You will get the opportunity to work closely with a great team of software developers who will help you grow (and also learn things from you).You will understand what it takes to grow and operate Amazon business at our scale.Luxembourg - Wëllkomm zu Lëtzebuerg!Our teams in Luxembourg are in the middle of everything. As the headquarters for Amazons European operations, Luxembourg is home to leadership teams from across the company. The office is a great opportunity to work closely with both business and technical leads on critical projects and grow your career.The country itself is in the middle of Europe. Set among a picturesque background of medieval ruins, Luxembourg City is home to numerous multinational companies which creates a diverse city. 7 out of 10 residents of Luxembourg City are expats, who hail from 167 different countries. In addition to having three official languages: Luxembourgish, German, and French, English is widely spoken. Simply put, Luxembourg works hard to make expats feel at home. For those who love to travel, the country is centrally located making it easy to visit cities such as, Paris, Cologne, and Brussels by train. Barcelona, Rome and Berlin can be reached in less than two hours by air.Amazons goal is to expand into 150 countries by 2022. Luxembourg is the home of International Consumer (Intech) teams focusing on international expansion of our websites around the world.Basic Qualifications· Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field, or 10+ year relevant work experience.· 8+ years professional experience in software development.· Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design and analysis.· Expert skill in one modern programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Perl and proficiency with one other programming languagePreferred Qualifications·· Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers.· Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.· Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch of the project.· Strong distributed systems and web services design and implementation experience.· Thorough understanding of Internet protocols· Experience implementing servers in a Linux environment· Experience with SQL, service oriented architectures, and internet security fundamentals.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.#NicheTech#NicheTechLUX

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