DescriptionDoes making mobile and web developers lives better intrigue you? Do you like React/Redux/Javascript/Typescript? Have you felt like you're not appreciated at your current team? Come join the AWS Amplify Backend team!At AWS Amplify, we're working to build a set of tools and services that can be used together or on their own, to help front-end web and mobile developers build scalable, full stack applications, powered by AWS. With Amplify, you can configure app backends and connect your app in minutes, deploy static web apps in a few clicks, and easily manage app content outside the AWS console.Amplify supports popular web frameworks including JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, and mobile platforms including Android, iOS, React Native, Ionic, and Flutter.We're right at the start of a comprehensive roadmap to deliver the functionality and features our customers are asking for and delight them with functionality they couldn't even imagine. We're passionate about what our customers are building, so we can offer them the right tools to be successful. If you are as passionate as us about app development and providing developers with the latest and greatest tools to build and host their apps, join the AWS Amplify team!Key job responsibilitiesAs a member of the team, you will: Work closely with the product team and other AWS teams to deliver on the team’s technical vision Influence technical strategy to build products developers will love Drive team discussions on system architecture and component design Lead development and launch of core features and products Participate in all stages of the software development cycle, including design and development of significant new architectures and features Participate in estimation and sprint planning Mentor junior team members Conduct interviews and help hire great talent for the teamBasic Qualifications
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
5+ years of professional full-stack development using modern web development technologies and techniques, including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript based frameworks like React and Angular, TypeScript, Node Js, web services (RESTful, GraphQL, etc.)
Solid coding practices including peer code reviews, unit testing, and a preference for agile development
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Experience with ES6
Experience with AWS
Appetite and enthusiasm to work with new technologies
Keen interest in staying current with the latest trends and techniques in the industry
Demonstrated leadership abilities in an engineering environment in driving operational excellence and best practices
AWS product experience and development using the AWS platform
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Eagerness to adopt a lead role in mentoring and developing others
Exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting skills
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. 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.
