Software Development Engineer, FinTech

Amazon's Finance Technology (FinTech) team is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their General Ledger team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build high-performance, globally scalable financial systems that support Amazon's growth. The team processes over 371 million transactions monthly, supporting worldwide accounting needs.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing foundational services for next-generation distributed financial systems. You'll work with cutting-edge AWS technologies to handle billions in global financial transactions annually. The role involves solving complex challenges in data processing, queuing, and real-time analytics at massive scale.

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data engineers, and accountants, while working directly with Principal Engineers. This position offers significant visibility and impact, as the team's work is crucial for Amazon's critical close timelines and financial data integrity.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys complex business challenges, and has strong technical expertise in distributed systems. This role combines technical innovation with business-critical impact, making it an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about building scalable financial technology solutions.

Key technologies include AWS services, distributed systems, and modern data processing frameworks. The position offers the chance to work on greenfield projects while maintaining and improving existing systems that are fundamental to Amazon's financial operations.