Software Development Engineer II, AWS DynamoDB, Transactions

The AWS DynamoDB team is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their transactions team. This role focuses on building and managing a highly scalable, distributed key-value database service that powers mission-critical workloads for major businesses like Disney, Dropbox, Snap, and The Pokemon Company.

As an SDE II, you'll work on challenging distributed systems problems at massive scale, collaborating with motivated teams and receiving guidance from senior engineers. The role involves end-to-end ownership from requirements gathering through implementation and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, test, and maintain innovative software solutions
• Build high-quality, secure, performant, highly available systems
• Solve complex technical problems across the full stack
• Automate operational processes and optimize performance
• Scale distributed systems balancing performance and cost
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews
• Work cross-functionally to drive technical decisions
• Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement

The team offers:

• Startup-like environment focused on high-impact work
• Strong knowledge-sharing and mentorship culture
• Career growth opportunities and skill development
• Work-life harmony with flexible working culture
• Inclusive team environment that values diversity
• Access to AWS's comprehensive cloud platform
• Competitive compensation and benefits

This role combines technical depth in distributed systems with opportunities to directly impact AWS's rapidly growing customer base. You'll be at the forefront of cloud database innovation while working with a supportive team that prioritizes learning and career development.