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Software Development Engineer, Japan Operations

Global e-commerce and technology company leading in online retail, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Logistics

Description For Software Development Engineer, Japan Operations

Amazon Global-focused Operations Technology Solutions (ARTS) team is seeking experienced Software Engineers to innovate and automate Amazon JP Operations and beyond. This role focuses on reinventing how Amazon handles Supply Chain in Japan and emerging marketplaces.

The position involves optimizing all aspects of fulfillment, from inventory allocation across Fulfillment Centers to final delivery. You'll work on implementing Worldwide technology locally and creating novel software solutions across various business spaces including inventory distribution, return logistics, Fulfillment Center layout planning, and truck planning.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be:

  • Designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining distributed software solutions independently
  • Working across technical stacks from web applications and backend services to cloud architecture and machine learning
  • Collaborating directly with technical and business teams, both locally and worldwide
  • Participating in daily standups and providing status updates
  • Creating technical design documents to drive consensus between internal team and stakeholders
  • Developing software with uninterrupted focus time
  • Learning and implementing new cloud technologies

Amazon prioritizes work/life harmony, offering flexible working hours as long as required meetings are attended and work is completed. The company provides comprehensive benefits including maternity and paternity leave.

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's operations efficiency across multiple markets including Japan, India, China, and Mexico. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Japan Operations

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain distributed software solutions
  • Work across technical stacks from web applications to cloud architecture
  • Collaborate with technical and business teams locally and worldwide
  • Create technical design documents
  • Implement Worldwide technology locally
  • Optimize fulfillment and supply chain operations

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Japan Operations

TypeScript
Python
Java
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem solving
  • Able to design technical solutions using industry standards (UML)
  • Experience writing tests: unit, integration, end-to-end, and canaries
  • Business level of English (Written and Verbal)

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