Application Engineer II

Join Amazon's Books team and help shape the future of digital reading through Kindle, Amazon's pioneering e-reading platform. As an Application Engineer II, you'll be part of the team that makes reading on Kindle a more delightful experience, working on Amazon's oldest business line that's undergone digital transformation. You'll develop and maintain critical systems using Python, Java, and shell scripting, while ensuring operational excellence through CI/CD pipeline automation and robust troubleshooting processes.

The role combines hands-on development with operational support, requiring both technical expertise and customer focus. You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving various digital products and services, working with modern technologies and cloud infrastructure. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact millions of readers worldwide while being part of Amazon's mission to make reading more accessible and enjoyable.

This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about both technical excellence and customer experience, offering the chance to work with a diverse team on challenging problems at scale. You'll be involved in everything from code development to system maintenance, security improvements, and operational support, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and learning in a dynamic environment.

The position is based in Chennai, India, where you'll be part of Amazon's global technical community. You'll need to combine strong technical skills with excellent communication abilities, as you'll be collaborating with various teams and stakeholders. The role offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions while maintaining and improving existing systems that serve Amazon's vast reader base.