Software Development Engineer, FinTech

Amazon FinTech is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their team focused on enabling Finance & Global Business Services (FGBS) to support Amazon's growth and expansion. This role sits within a crucial team that develops and maintains ledger technology systems processing millions of financial transactions daily across Amazon's global operations.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex distributed systems that directly impact Amazon's financial operations worldwide. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating next-generation ledger systems that handle transaction processing, tax reporting, and P&L reporting across multiple business lines. The role combines technical challenges of building highly scalable systems with the complexity of handling various Amazon business models.

You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where you'll need to balance technical excellence with business requirements, creating solutions that range from quick prototypes to production-grade systems. The role requires strong software development skills, experience with distributed systems, and the ability to work with complex business contexts.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable software solutions, integrating with upstream services, and ensuring high performance and reliability of financial systems. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and a supportive culture.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with big data, and making a significant impact on Amazon's financial technology infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional software development experience, strong system design skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be joining a team that processes millions of transactions daily and plays a crucial role in Amazon's financial operations.

Working at Amazon's FinTech team offers exposure to cutting-edge technology, complex business challenges, and the opportunity to work with talented engineers while building systems that operate at massive scale. If you're passionate about financial technology, distributed systems, and want to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies, this role provides an excellent opportunity for career growth and technical development.