Sr. Front End Engineer, AFT Flow Engineering
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers the physical engine at the heart of Amazon. AFT builds and operates software, hardware, and processes that run the global network of fulfillment centers that move many millions of units of inventory, employ tens of thousands of people, and ensure that customers get what they want when we promised we would get it to them. We do this by building automated solutions to handle things that technology does well, while relying on people to handle things that humans do well. The team is building a new Flow Management solution that will enable the automation of flow control from dock to dock (Inbound through Outbound). This new solution will require a multi-function, multi-tenant UX to consolidate all necessary functionality for Flow Management in a single UI.
Key job responsibilities
You will work backward from customer needs, designing and building large-scale systems and critical features for the savviest customers in the business. You will work closely with business/operations leaders, UX designers, product managers, business intelligence engineers, software engineering leadership, and senior engineers to build capabilities that transform our Flow Management solutions. This includes developing interactive, intuitive, and visually appealing web applications, managing multiple UIs under the AFT Flow Engineering organization, and setting up a vision for the complete suite of UIs owned by multiple teams.
Additionally, You will have exposure to senior leadership as you communicate results and provide technical guidance to the business. Your insights will be a key influencer of the UI product strategy and roadmap. This role puts the candidate in an excellent place for their path to the next level, as at best in the role, they contribute to multiple UI teams and set up strategies influencing many teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience in frontend development for web applications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
* Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
* Experience with advanced JavaScript techniques such as asynchronous request handling
* Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices
* Experience collaborating with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with advanced ReactJS concepts, browser APIs like custom elements, and graphic clients like ApolloClient and URQL
* A good understanding of state management libraries like Zustand or Signal
* Experience in creating performant frontend websites with automated regression testing in continuous integration pipelines
* Familiarity with backend development (using Node.js, GraphQL, SQL) and large-scale distributed systems
* Knowledge of security technology and concepts (Authentication, Authorization, Single sign-on, Cryptography, etc.)
* Knowledge and practical experience in the transportation and logistics domain would be an add-on
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