Software Development Engineer II, Organization Planning and Effectiveness - Amazon

Description As part of the Amazon-wide Global Talent Management and Compensation team, the Organizational Planning and Effectiveness team's mission is to enable Amazon to build healthy and effective organizations with the right leaders, in the right roles, at the right time. We develop philosophies, mechanisms and products that guide leaders to inspect and make data-driven decisions to improve their organizational operating models, structures, and executive talent. A successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and launch of a variety of core product features, designing the system architecture, and promoting code quality and best practices. You are passionate about the customer experience, take pride in building high quality software, and have a demonstrable track record of successfully delivering new features and products. You value collaboration, making data-driven decisions, and can comfortably communicate with others, in both technical and non-technical roles. Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. 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 & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Key job responsibilities - Proficiency in Java or any other object oriented programming is required, and the ideal candidate is an expert in at least one of these languages. - Highly-motivated and thrive in an environment where problems are open-ended. - Enjoy engaging in passionate discussions with smart people and letting the best ideas rise to the top. - Work closely with senior engineers, UX designers and product managers to develop friendly UI experiences. - Work closely with engineers to architect and develop the best technical design. - Develop/maintain operational rigor for the rigor of a fast-growing Amazon Search stack. - Help with hiring and mentoring. - Take user-facing features from design to implementation, coding both the UI and backend functionality. - Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. - You will have a lot of freedom and diversity in the technologies we use. - Team is fast paced-like a startup. A day in the life - Focus on building, not operating - As we look to reimagine the executive talent management experience, we are beginning from a clean slate. No tech debt, no legacy code, Just clearly defined goals and S-Team support. We focus on building things, not operating. - We use the entire AWS Stack - This is exciting. We leverage the latest and best from the AWS stack to realize our vision of building a seamless experience. - Work hard, Make a difference - We have fun along the way. As much as we like to connect for our work meetings, we also connect regularly to have meet & greets. About the team The Organizational Planning and Effectiveness team formed in November 2023 to create a single-threaded focus within Global Talent Management and Compensation. The team owns two enterprise-wide products: Rise, a succession planning product that helps leaders identify talent for critical roles and plan for future talent moves; and Blueprint, an organizational design product in prototype that helps leaders rapidly model alternate scenarios for structures, roles, and reporting relationships. The team is building a new enterprise-wide executive talent management product that helps leaders translate business strategy into executive talent needs, then identify, develop, and match successors to the right roles. This growing team partners with Research Science, UX Design, and additional talent management teams across the company to build innovative experiences for Amazon's leaders and their HR partners. Basic Qualifications - 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 Preferred Qualifications - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.