Senior Software Dev Engineer III, ShopBop - Technology

Amazon • New York, NY

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About The Position

We're on a mission to deliver unparalleled customer experiences that go beyond
the transaction. We're seeking a Software Development Engineer III (SDE3) to
join our ShopBop Technology team. As an SDE3, you will help lead software
development and technical initiatives across a wide array of systems. If you're
passionate about driving new initiatives, building systems, thrive in dynamic
environments, and excel in technical leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

• 5+ 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
• Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
• Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Innovate: Drive the development and maintenance of Java-based applications leveraging AWS services (SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, Lambda, ECS).
• Collaborate for Success: Work hand-in-hand with product managers, UX designers, marketing stakeholders, and engineers. Your role will be pivotal in shaping customer experiences, steering technology choices, and ensuring architectural integrity of our systems.
• Mentor and Elevate: Guide junior developers, raise the coding standards bar, and provide constructive feedback. Your expertise will help grow the next generation of engineers.
• Navigate Ambiguity: Tackle complex problems in a space where customer preferences, legal compliance, and marketing goals intersect. You'll balance business needs with technical solutions.
• Champion Best Practices: Your code will not only solve problems efficiently but also serve as a benchmark for quality within the team. You'll help drive improvements to operational health, and reduce technical debt.
• Continuous Learning and Leadership: As a key influencer in team strategy and goals, you'll foster an environment of growth, inclusivity, and open dialogue.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level