Software Development Engineer II

Amazon Web Services — Canada · Posted ~5 hours ago

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Skills

Distributed systems Software architecture Scalable services High availability Software development Technical design Mentoring Cloud services APIs

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A global cloud technology organization is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to design and build highly available distributed services supporting a large-scale software commerce platform. The role includes end-to-end ownership, technical design, collaboration with product and business teams, and mentoring other engineers.

Highlights

Software engineering role building highly available, large-scale distributed systems for a global cloud commerce platform, with end-to-end ownership and opportunities to influence technical direction.

Description

Description Come build the platform that connects millions of AWS customers with the software they need to innovate. AWS Marketplace is one of the fastest-growing businesses at AWS, and you'll be at the center of shaping how customers discover, purchase, and deploy third-party software in the cloud. As a SDE II on the AWS Marketplace team, you will design and build large-scale distributed systems that power a multi-billion dollar commerce platform used by customers and partners worldwide. You'll own critical components end-to-end — from architecture through delivery — and drive technical direction that directly impacts AWS's growth. What You'll Do Lead the design and implementation of highly available, scalable services that handle millions of transactions Define technical strategy and mentor engineers across the team Partner with product, business, and partner teams to translate complex requirements into elegant technical solutions Raise the bar on engineering excellence through code reviews, operational best practices, and architectural guidance Innovate on behalf of customers — you'll have the autonomy to identify problems and ship solutions Why You'll Love It Here High-impact work: AWS Marketplace is a strategic priority for AWS with executive visibility Scale: Your code runs across all AWS regions and serves a massive global customer base Ownership: You won't just write code — you'll own systems, influence roadmaps, and make decisions that matter Growth: Work alongside some of the strongest engineers in the industry in a culture that values learning and invention Basic Qualifications 5+ years of professional software development experience 3+ years of experience designing and building distributed systems Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, TypeScript, etc.) BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, etc.) Track record of delivering large-scale, customer-facing systems Experience with commerce, marketplace, or SaaS platforms Strong communication skills and ability to influence without authority 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status. CAN, ON, Toronto - 114,800.00 - 191,800.00 CAD annually Company - Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC Job ID: A10555107