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Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) is seeking an innovative and results-driven manager to join our team. AFT is the backbone of Amazons global operations, developing cutting-edge software, hardware, and processes that power our vast network of fulfillment centers that move billions of units of inventory, employs tens of thousands of people, and ensures that customers get what they want when promised. We do this by building automated solutions to handle things that technology does well, while relying on people to handle things that humans do well.
Were looking for an experienced software development maanger with a proven track record in delivering complex distributed software systems. The ideal candidate should have a comprehensive understanding of the entire software development and deployment lifecycle, including: system design and architecture, development, comprehensive documentation, rigorous testing methodologies and efficient operations. You must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be self-driven and deliver high quality results in a fast paced environment. Youll be joining a team responsible for a wide range of receive services that form the foundation of Amazons Inbound Fulfillment operations. In this role, youll contribute to our mission of optimizing automation for tasks best suited to technology while leveraging human expertise where its most valuable. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of Amazons global fulfillment network, ensuring we continue to meet and exceed customer expectations. Manage a two pizza team in AFT Inbound Create and deliver roadmap to increase receive accuracy Design and Maintain multiple Tier-1 Services Manage operational and business metrics Work closely with worldwide stakeholders in product, data science and fulfilment operations and peer AFT teams A day in the life We are looking for highly motivated managers who are able to innovate in a fast paced, mission critical software eco system to change the landscape of Amazon Fulfilment. About the team AFT Inbound is at the center of Amazons fulfilment operations and ensures our end customers have great product selection, while our vendors and suppliers have a bar raising experience with Amazon. In this role, you will develop and manage multiple critical Tier-1 services that are at the heart of Amazon Fulfilment. 7+ years of engineering experience 3+ years of engineering team management experience 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations Experience partnering with product or program management teams Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
