Software Development Engineer, Amazon

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Design and build automated test frameworks across all Kindle surfaces (iOS, Android, E-Reader, PC)
• Utilize innovative test technologies to develop the automation strategy and relevant tools to improve engineering and testing efficiency
• Participating in design and code inspections and influence quality broadly across various stages of the SDLC
• We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
• The ideal candidate is proactive, responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment
• They have a combination of in-depth knowledge of computer science principles and how to architect software for maximum longevity, and a solid understanding of automated testing concepts
• They demonstrate creative approaches to building services which expose usability and functional defects in production level code at the API, component, feature and UI integration levels
• You should have a combination of solid in-depth knowledge of quality practices across the SDLC, solid understanding of the operating system software, as well as knowledge of object-oriented design principles

Desirable

• We are looking for someone with experience building backend services and automating mission critical software and services to help shape the future of automated testing for our reading and shopping experiences
• You will participate in and influence new design and architectural choices which have a significant impact on our systems, our business and most importantly, our customers
• You will need to be able to work efficiently and effectively in a fun, fast-paced dynamic team environment
• Design and build automated test frameworks across all Kindle surfaces (iOS, Android, E-Reader, PC)
• SDETs are expected to have industry-leading technical abilities that enable them to significantly improve product quality
• Utilize innovative test technologies to develop the automation strategy and relevant tools to improve engineering and testing efficiency
• Participating in design and code inspections and influence quality broadly across various stages of the SDLC
• You must be able to accurately prioritize projects, make sound judgments, work with cross functional stakeholders to improve the customer experience, and get the right things done