Sr System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) is seeking a Senior System Development Engineer to join their dynamic team in Hyderabad. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure management and service development, focusing on mission-critical services that power Amazon's worldwide fulfillment network.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while managing and innovating critical systems. As a Sr System Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available systems that are fundamental to Amazon's fulfillment operations. You'll work closely with diverse stakeholders to understand requirements, drive process improvements, and implement automated solutions.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in languages like Python, Java, and shell scripting, along with strong Linux/Unix knowledge. You'll be involved in capacity planning, performance optimization, and system architecture decisions. The position demands someone who can both write code and think strategically about system design and scalability.

Key aspects of the role include mentoring junior engineers, driving technical excellence, and maintaining high standards of service reliability. You'll work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that directly impact Amazon's fulfillment capabilities. The role offers exposure to large-scale distributed systems and the opportunity to work with some of the most sophisticated logistics technology in the world.

This is an ideal position for a seasoned engineer who enjoys both technical challenges and leadership responsibilities. You'll have the chance to influence architectural decisions, drive best practices, and make significant contributions to systems that handle massive scale. The role offers excellent growth opportunities within Amazon's technical organization and the chance to work with a team that's at the forefront of logistics technology innovation.