Software Development Engineer (2 years contract), Japan Store Tech

Join Amazon's Japan Store Tech (JST) team, where innovation meets reliability in creating cutting-edge solutions for Japanese customers. As a Software Development Engineer in the PF Incubation team, you'll be at the forefront of architecting and developing large-scale distributed systems that power Amazon's Japanese marketplace. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with AWS cloud computing systems, focusing on performance optimization and system reliability.

You'll collaborate closely with product managers, tech teams, and operations to rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions that delight customers. The position requires strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the drive to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities will include researching solutions for complex technical challenges, developing AWS-hosted services, and continuously improving system performance and operational efficiency.

This is a 2-year contract position based in Beijing, working with a team that prioritizes Japanese customer values while extending solutions globally. You'll have the chance to learn and implement advanced AWS features in your daily work, contributing to systems that must be reliable, maintainable, and scalable. The role offers exposure to full software development lifecycle practices, including coding standards, code reviews, and build processes.

Amazon offers a collaborative environment where you'll work with talented engineers, participate in technical decision-making, and have opportunities to grow your skills across multiple domains. If you're passionate about building large-scale systems, interested in serving international markets, and want to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.