Software Development Engineer - DynamoDB

Amazon is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join the Amazon DynamoDB team. As a member of the team, you will help shape the future of one of the largest NoSQL database services in the world. DynamoDB is a key-value and document database that delivers single-digit millisecond performance at any scale. Many of the world's fastest growing businesses rely on DynamoDB to support their mission-critical workloads.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Take ownership of features and services, from design through implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Architect, build, and maintain highly available, distributed, scalable systems.

Identify and resolve performance and scalability bottlenecks.

Collaborate with other engineers to design and launch new features and products.

Mentor and guide other engineers on the team.

A day in the life
In joining our team, you will get to work with a minimum of technical supervision, while playing a variety of roles as needed to respond efficiently to multiple program priorities. You will get to collaborate with some of the best and brightest software engineers, product managers and data scientists in the industry. You'll enjoy a creative and agile work environment, and the exciting opportunity to be part of one of the most innovative technology companies - but most of all, you will get the satisfaction of making products that millions use everyday to great effect!


About the team
About the team:
Diverse Experiences
Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
It’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.