Software Development Manager, PXT Foundational People Data Services - Jobs Domain
DESCRIPTION
Interested in working with the latest technology in the cloud computing space to impact millions of people? Interested in building technology to support 2,000,000 of your co-workers? We are building solutions to revolutionize the way we think about managing our workforce. We re-imagine technology to empower leaders of all levels to scale and grow their teams and support employees throughout their careers. Our team uniquely combines the highest standards of technology – architecture, scalability, reliability and performance with Amazon’s desire to be Earth’s Best Employer.
Each day you come into work, you get to learn from some of the smartest people in the world, solve hard and interesting problems, and help move the needle at Amazon scale. Come join us and be a part of the Amazon story!
Key job responsibilities
- Lead your team to build new products with quality, robustness and Amazon sized scale as top priorities.
- Prioritize being a really great people manager. Building, motivating, rewarding and coaching a diverse team of Software Development Engineers is the most important part of this role. You will recruit and retain top talent and excel in day-to-day people and performance management tasks.
- Contribute to architecture and design discussions for full stack software.
- Lead your team to evolve our service architecture with quality, robustness and Amazon sized scale as top priorities. You will regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting exercises and drive technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.
- Set a vision for your team and create product roadmaps.
- Help your team sort out technical and product requirements and priorities. Deliver product roadmap items and cross-team projects.
- Delight your customers. Internalize our customer challenges and derive creative solutions which apply new and innovative technology.
About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
Our team is diverse! We are intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining talent from diverse backgrounds. Team members are active in Amazon’s 10+ affinity groups, sometimes known as employee resource groups, which bring employees together across businesses and locations around the world. These range from groups such as the Black Employee Network, Latinos at Amazon, Indigenous at Amazon, Families at Amazon, LGBTQ+, Warriors at Amazon (Military), Amazon People With Disabilities, and more.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member grow towards their career goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.