Software Development Manager

Description Do you want to be part of a team that designs and implements critical payment related services for Amazon with air-tight security and five-nine availability that serve millions of requests per minute? Do you want to be part of a fun group that explores moden technology, with a culture of learning from each other and developing each other? Do you want to be part of an organization that will be at the center of projects that will shape the future of the payments industry? If you answer yes to any of the questions above, this position is for you! Your work will be visible among the company’s senior executives.

We seek an experienced Software Development Manager with a background in developing, delivering, and supporting software services that provide simple solutions for a broad set of problems. You have a strong technical ability, great communication skills, and know-how to inspire your team to achieve bar raising results in a fast-paced environment. You have a track record of building and leading strong teams of talented engineers, and you enjoy working with smart people. You will own your services and be able to make product decisions that balance competing priorities.

Key job responsibilities

Work closely with software engineers and managers to architect and develop the best technical designs, architectures and implementations.

Develop monthly, quarterly and yearly strategy and roadmaps for the team based on project priorities and project benefit.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.

Work with Product and Program Managers to develop and evolve the vision and strategy for the team.

Use Agile principles to run the development lifecycle for team’s applications and services.

Manage, execute and communicate project plans and delivery commitments.

Hire, mentor, develop and maintain a best-of-class software development teams.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of engineering team management experience

7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience

3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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CAN, BC, Vancouver - 171,400.00 - 286,200.00 CAD annually

Company - Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC

Job ID: A3169698

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