[ref. q16160702] Software Development Manager, Global Demand and Operations
The Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Global Demand and Operations team is looking for a technically-skilled Software Development Manager to join our fast paced team. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers working on highly visible projects.
You will be responsible for scoping and delivering large projects end to end. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day execution of software deliverables, guiding and mentoring software developers, driving project schedules from design to release, and managing the production launch.You will lead and coordinate technical design/implementation efforts across multiple teams to develop optimal solutions.
The right candidate will possess a strong technical leadership background and will have demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ambiguity, relish the idea of solving problems, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.This means you are not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in and get the job done. Along the way, you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on what is often one of the first impressions of AWS by customers.
As a Software Development Manager, you find clear paths through roadblocks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.
Key job responsibilities- Lead and grow an engineering team that will build, experiment, operate and maintain software in order to meet business and customer needs
- Hire, coach, and mentor individuals
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the engineering team within an Agile/Scrum environment
- Delivery of quality applications on-time
- Own all operational metrics and support
- Report on status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to leadership
- Evolution of the software engineering practices within the organization, including better reporting, tools, and evolution of development methodology
- Work closely with the engineers to architect and develop the best technical design and approach
- Continue to build an effective development organization by driving the recruiting and hiring of senior level engineers, developing and managing the group, and conducting performance reviews of team members
- Create and execute appropriate quality plans, project plans, test strategies and processes for development activities in concert with business and project management efforts
- Reinforcing an engineering team culture that the engineering team has ownership of quality- 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
- 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
- Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- Prior experience working with AWS technologies/services
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/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.