Amazon Application Engineer World Wide Grocery Store Tech 

United States, Texas, Austin 

639563015

The ideal candidate will own the "how" of delivering robust, scalable solutions, while contributing significantly to the "what" of our payment and POS systems. You will be the technical driving force behind implementation strategies and best practices, playing a key role in shaping the design and development of these critical systems.Key job responsibilitiesImplementing critical components of payment and POS systems
Creating design specifications for complex integration points between payment providers and POS systems
Establishing patterns for automated testing strategies and monitoring solutions
Developing automated alerting systems based on transaction log analysis, with the ability to identify both present and absent critical data elements in payment flows
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet business requirements
Reviewing and providing guidance on technical designs and implementationsA day in the life
As an Application Engineer, your day centers on driving operational excellence within our SAFe framework. You'll tackle a prioritized backlog of improvements, focusing on system performance, and reliability. Collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams, you'll progress high-priority items while providing daily support for critical POS functions. You'll participate in SAFe ceremonies, and engage in architecture discussions. Your expertise will be crucial in mentoring junior members and translating stakeholder requirements into innovative technical solutions that propel our global retail operations forward.

Experience designing or implementing payment processing systems
Experience with retail POS systems
Understanding of payment security standards (e.g., PCI DSS) and compliance requirements
Experience with high-availability systems and performance optimization
Familiarity with retail technology ecosystems
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Previous experience in grocery or retail technology