Description The Amazon Compensation Technology (ACT) team is in a unique position in that its systems impact every single Amazon employee. Our customers are our peers and co-workers, so there is an extra level of responsibility that comes with the job. Engineers on this team are empowered to make decisions that define how Amazon operates in some of the most critical points of an employee's career. In addition, engineers on this team have the opportunities to: - use native AWS technologies to build and support one of the most complex compensation systems on the planet - influence technology decisions that will have a direct impact on all employees Key job responsibilities We are looking for a strong Software Development Engineer who can take the lead in identifying and solving ambiguous problems. You will own and heavily influence the architecture and design, and will write a significant portion of the “critical-path” code. You will influence the team’s technical and business strategy by making insightful contributions to team priorities and approach. Successful candidates will be strong leaders who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivering large scale solutions. You will contribute to all aspects of an agile software development lifecycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing and operations. You will push your design and architecture by owning all aspects of solutions end-to-end, through full stack software development. A day in the life The day-to-day activities of a Software Development Engineer in ACT will include: - Designing, implementing, and testing software solutions using native AWS technologies - Collaborating with product managers and customers to manage requirements for new features and updates to existing systems - Partnering with the Compensation and Benefits team to translate complex business logic into reusable and scalable code - Periodically providing on-call support for ACT systems - Coaching and mentoring junior engineers on the team - Working with some of the most talented and dedicated team members you can find - Having fun About the team ACT enables Amazon to realize the goal of compensation: attracting, motivating and retaining talent. We do this by providing the products and services necessary for calculating and managing every compensation change activity in the lifecycle of all global Amazon employees. We give all users a clear and consistent understanding of how compensation was calculated, how and when it can be adjusted, and the impacts of compensation adjustments. We provide the reporting, data, and insights that enables continuous evolution of compensation programs and policies. Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience programming with at least one software programming language Preferred Qualifications - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter. The base salary for this position ranges from $114,800/year up to $191,800/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.