Software Development Engineer, FinTech General Ledger

Amazon's Finance Technology organization (FinTech) 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 and innovation.

The General Ledger team is at the heart of FinTech's mission, processing over 371 million transactions monthly to support accurate financial reporting worldwide. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing services that facilitate global financial transactions worth billions annually.

You'll work on designing foundational greenfield services, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and solving high-scale processing challenges. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data engineers, and accountants, as well as direct interaction with Principal Engineers.

Key responsibilities include architecting scalable solutions using AWS technologies, implementing engineering best practices, and ensuring code quality and security. You'll be instrumental in building the next generation of distributed financial systems that are critical to Amazon's operations.

This position offers significant organizational visibility and impact, working on mission-critical initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, distributed systems, and real-time analytics while handling millions of daily transactions.

The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy complex business challenges, and have strong technical expertise in distributed systems and scalable architecture. This role provides excellent opportunities for career growth through hands-on experience with enterprise-scale financial systems and mentorship from senior technical leaders.