Software Development Engineer, L7 Load Balancing

DescriptionAmazon Web Services is seeking a talented and passionate Software Development Engineer to join our Load Balancing team in Seattle. This engineer will have a significant impact on our business as they build mission critical services to abstract away complex workflows for Amazon Builders.We are building highly available and secure load balancing services that provide improved control, visibility and predictability for Amazons load balancing requirements worldwide.Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.10017Key job responsibilities* Continually improve your level of knowledge about Amazons business and relevant networks & technologies, and use this knowledge to deliver high quality, accurate software deliverables.* Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, typically ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between.* You will play a leadership role in your team, will drive best practices, and will play an important role in the design, architecture, and the evolution of load balancing systems.* You will be responsible for major deliverables, and will be expected to show good judgment, to think in terms of architectures* You will work with systems and software engineers to troubleshoot operational problems and fix them.A successful software developer will demonstrate the following skills and experience:* Ability to work within technical standards, technical architecture and engineering practices across an organization.* Capacity to think globally when building systems, ensuring Amazon builds high performing, scalable systems that fit well together.* High judgment and creativity; ability to decompose complex problems into simple solutions.* Competence to exert technical influence over the team, increasing productivity and effectiveness by sharing your knowledge and experience.A day in the lifeAs a Software Development Engineer for Load Balancing, youll have a unique opportunity to shape the development of our Application Networking services. Youll work on Amazons hardest problems, building high quality, architecturally sound systems that are aligned with our business needs. You will design and implement software systems supporting a scalable and robust Application Networking services.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 languagePreferred 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 equivalentAmazon 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.