Amazon Software Development Engineer Data Platforms 

United States, New Jersey, Newark 

121193999

ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Software Development Engineer, it’s up to you to define, design and refine the tech that keeps us one step ahead of listeners. Anticipate. Innovate. Bring challenging ideas and we’ll support you with the latest tech, tools and systems that you need to succeed. You’ll be essential in ensuring the team can reach their potential; working closely with them, reviewing their work, mentoring, and supporting them to develop. Together, you’ll build and maintain our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash the power of the human voice.ABOUT YOU
As a Software Development Engineer, you will...
- Design, develop, and test software components and applications for a leading global provider of audiobooks
- Utilize technology to solve complex problems
- Translate designs into high-quality code, delivering on schedule
- Demonstrate proficiency in diverse data structures and algorithms, making informed decisions on their appropriate usage
- Independently clarify technical requirements, estimate development timelines, and apply effective design approaches
- Mentor and lead developers, fostering curiosity and deep technical understandingABOUT AUDIBLE
Newark, NJ, USA

- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of professional software development experience including proven experience in Java, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures and Algorithms
- Programming experience with one or more modern language (e.g., Python, Java), including object-oriented design
- 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current system
- Experience writing clear, maintainable and extensible code

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations
- Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environment
- Prior experience with data platforms, knowledge of core data and database design
- Prior experience in the marketing technology domain such as designing/implementing integrations with customer data platforms, Adobe product suite, or homegrown MarTech solutions
- Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hive, Hadoop, etc.)
- Willingness to learn, be open minded to new ideas and different opinions yet knowing when to stop, analyze, and reach a decision
- Full-stack development experience (web + services)
- Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective messaging with both technical and non-technical audiences
- A high-quality bar: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration & deployment