Sr System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Amazon is a global technology and e-commerce company that leads in online retail, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Logistics

Description For Sr System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

The Amazon Fulfillment Technologies team in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior System Development Engineer to lead and manage mission-critical services that power Amazon's global fulfillment network. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on designing and implementing scalable solutions for Amazon's logistics infrastructure.

The position requires a blend of technical expertise in system architecture, development, and operations, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and drive technical decisions. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including Linux systems, CI/CD pipelines, and various programming languages like Python and Java.

As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for interfacing with stakeholders to gather requirements, monitoring system performance, implementing expansions for new launches, and creating efficient processes that can be leveraged across the organization. The role demands excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for regular interaction with senior management.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on systems that directly affect Amazon's global fulfillment operations. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, automation, and continuous improvement, working on solutions that help Amazon maintain its position as a leader in e-commerce and logistics technology.

The role offers the chance to work with a diverse, global team, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to systems that operate at massive scale. If you're passionate about large-scale distributed systems, automation, and want to be part of shaping the future of e-commerce logistics, this position offers the perfect blend of technical leadership and hands-on engineering work.

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Responsibilities For Sr System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

  • Manage all aspects of mission-critical services
  • Interface with customers to understand requirements and priorities
  • Monitor and maintain systems performance & capacity planning
  • Work on expansions of current applications to support new launches
  • Create processes and systems for driving efficiencies and quality
  • Technical communication with senior management

Requirements For Sr System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Python
Java
Linux
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of designing or architecting systems experience
  • 5+ years of development/programming experience in Python/Java/Bash/Perl
  • Experience with Linux/Unix
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
  • Experience in mentoring and leading junior engineers
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology

Benefits For Sr System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Workplace accommodations available

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