DESCRIPTION

Want to make database history? Come and join the Amazon Database services team - the creators of DynamoDB, Redshift and Amazon Relational Database (RDS) services. Thousands of customers run managed databases on Amazon's industry leading cloud computing platform. Whether you need a SQL database or NoSQL datastore (DynamoDB, ElastiCache, DocumentDB, Neptune, QLDB) or Managed Blockchain, Amazon DB Services team makes it easier for you to set up, operate, and scale databases in the cloud.

The DB services team is growing rapidly and we are looking for a software engineer to work on the developer experience team for AWS Glue ElasticViews service. Our customers will interact with us in multiple ways - through the console, using our API directly, using our SDKs, and through our command line interfaces. You will work on designing and implementing high performance end-to-end applications and API for the new database service. Our engineers work on all aspects of system development - backend, middle-tier and front-end as well. Most of our applications are built using Java and ReactJS, but we pick right tools and technologies for the right solution and there is freedom to choose a different technology and design scalable and sustainable solutions.

Who you are:
• Highly motivated and thrive in an environment where problems are open-ended.
• Enjoy engaging in passionate discussions with smart people and letting the best ideas rise to the top.
• Strong understanding of CS fundamentals, Object Oriented Design and Data Structures.
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and latest JavaScript standards. Deep understanding of ReactJS will be plus.
• Genuinely excited about technology, have a strong interest in learning and playing with the latest technologies.
Inclusive Team Culture
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. Amazon's 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.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's 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.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad 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 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Excellent Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, data structures, problem solving, and complexity analysis
• Strong proficiency in developing objected-oriented software in one or more relevant languages (Java, Kotlin, C, C++, C#)
• Experience working with JavaScript and knowledge of the latest JavaScript standards.
• Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Proven track record of delivering high quality software on time
• Good written and verbal communication skills, be a fast learner and have the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced development environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience on a UNIX or Linux platform
• Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, databases and optimization
• Thorough understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, asynchronous architectures
• Experience working in an agile software development organization
• Deep understanding of ReactJS will be plus

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