Job summary
Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Modernization team is responsible for enabling enterprise customers to run their workloads in the cloud. As a Software Development Engineer on the team you will take ownership over the software design, documentation, development, engineering approach, delivery and support of new tools and features to assist customers in modernizing their legacy applications. To succeed in this role, you will be familiar with the development and deployment of .NET-based applications in a Windows environment. You should be comfortable following modern object-oriented practices using test driven development. Ideal candidates will be strong developers who can prioritize well, develop at the highest standards in the industry, deal with ambiguous and non explored problem domains, and have a consistent track record of delivery.


Key job responsibilities

• Writing high quality .NET code for product initiatives and feature development
• Working closely with product and development management to design software products and tools
• Understand what's important when releasing software to end users and have been through the process from start to finish
• Being a champion for operational excellence by insisting on the Highest Standards
• Having fun working on ground breaking technology with people just as passionate about their work as you!

About the team

We at AWS value individual expression, respect different opinions, and work together to create a culture where each of us is able to contribute fully. Our unique backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve Amazon's mission of being Earth's most customer-centric company.

Work-Life Harmony - Our team gives high value to work-life harmony. 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 and Career Growth - Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. Experienced and senior members enjoys mentorship and knowledge sharing so that new members are on-boarded soon. We take care of employee career growth by assigning projects and task assignment based on interest and skill. We ensure that all the engineers get equal opportunities and solve complex problems of future.

On-Call Responsibility - This position involves development towards On-call responsibility. We work as a team to root-cause the issues and ensure our systems are resilient and fault-tolerant.

Inclusive Team Culture - Our team is diverse! We drive towards an inclusive culture and work environment. We believe in attracting, developing and retaining talent from diverse backgrounds. We value different perspectives and looking for team players who are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated and works effectively with team of diverse peers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar (or equivalent working experience)
• Experience of .NET, C# and Windows development in general
• Proficiency in computer science fundamentals – data structures, algorithms and object-oriented design
• Able to debug, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues reported by internal or external customers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with scripting and automation using Python and/or PowerShell
• Strong desire to build, deliver results, take ownership, and drive projects
• Be a self-starter and motivated to take ownership of projects and drive tasks to completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions

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