Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics

Job ID: Services LLC

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply leading-edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Position Overview

The Amazon Robotics software team is developing a complex material handling service oriented software system for deployment across a network of large-scale Amazon Order Fulfillment Centers.

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience developing object-oriented software and/or automation frameworks and automated tests, possess good communication skills, and enjoy problem solving both independently and in team settings.

This is a hands-on position where you will be involved in everything from design to delivery of tools to support the platform and design of Amazon robotic fulfillment operations. As a software development engineer, you will be accountable for driving the technical direction of a complex software system. You will be working with a cross-functional team to prototype, design, and develop software solutions that span local, service oriented and cloud-based systems.

Key job responsibilities

The ideal candidate is passionate about new opportunities and has a demonstrable track record of success in delivering new and foundational products and features. A commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills (to both business and technical partners) are absolute requirements. Creating reliable, scalable, and high-performance software products requires technical expertise, a sound understanding of the fundamentals of computer science and software engineering, and practical experience building large-scale distributed systems. This person has delivered high-quality technology products/services in a high-growth environment.

1. Helping to drive the automation testing strategy throughout the engineering organization
2. Developing automation test frameworks and automated functional tests to provide end-to-end smoke and regression test coverage
3. Triaging test failures and producing triaging reports
4. Writing system and feature-based test plans from functional specifications
5. Executing complex test plans with an understanding of how to build new coverage into the existing automation test suite
6. Working with development organizations to understand how development changes affect ongoing test automation efforts
7. Gathering metrics and providing test coverage analysis based on automated test results

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
2. 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
3. Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
4. Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
5. Experience building and designing test cases
6. Experience with testing methodologies (Junit)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
2. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
3. Experience with distributed computing and enterprise-wide systems
4. Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
5. Experience developing automated tests of service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications
6. Knowledge of scripting languages (bash, python, etc.)
7. Experience using Java unit testing environments (Junit, TestNG)

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