Key job responsibilities
Team Management: Build and nurture a high-performing organization through effective hiring, retention, performance management, mentoring, and skills development.
Architectural Oversight: Drive the architecture, design, implementation, and operational support of critical tools and services that align with our mission.
Risk Assessment: Evaluate complex business and technical requirements, communicating inherent risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Project Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project deliverables, managing expectations, priorities, and collaboration among teams.
Standards and Processes: Establish high standards for processes and execution in all projects to ensure quality and efficiency.
A day in the life
As an SDM on the DSCX team, you'll start your day reviewing sprint progress and unblocking your engineers. You'll partner with product managers to refine requirements, lead design reviews, and drive operational excellence across your services. You'll collaborate with global stakeholders across Devices to align on priorities, and dedicate time to 1:1s, mentoring, and career development for your team members.
About the team
We are a global organization dedicated to developing platforms and programs that elevate device sales and customer engagement across e-commerce channels. As the technical arm of the Devices Online Sales and Marketing group, our mission is to build systems that help customers discover, choose, purchase, and use Amazon Devices. Our multidisciplinary team of designers, researchers, product and tech collaborates to envision, create, and implement innovative solutions from concept to delivery. As a Software Development Manager, you will foster a culture of innovation, encouraging cross-team partnerships to drive impactful results while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
5+ years of engineering team management experience
7+ years of engineering experience
5+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Knowledge of a modern programming language (Ruby, Java, Python, or C#)
Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
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.
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