Description

Are you passionate about open source? Do you want to make app development better for millions of front-end developers? This is a unique opportunity to join us and lead an Amplify Framework engineering team. The Amplify Framework (https://docs.amplify.aws/) was launched in November 2017 and has quickly gained popularity within the industry. Adoption and usage of the framework has also grown rapidly but it is still Day 1 for the team and for our product with an extensive set of new capabilities scheduled for delivery in 2024.

The Amplify Framework is a collection of open source libraries and tools that enable developers to create mobile and web apps on AWS. Amplify codifies best practices through programmatic interfaces to help developers effortlessly interact with AWS services. More info about our project can be found at: https://github.com/aws-amplify/amplify-js

Our mission is to make it easy for Front-end Developers to get up and running quickly using AWS services even if they are unfamiliar with them, so they can focus on building great innovative experiences for their customers.

We are looking for a senior developer who is passionate about creating software for other developers and has a strong track record of successfully delivering new features and products. A commitment to team work, initiative and strong communication skills are a must. Creating reliable, scalable, and high performance products requires exceptional technical expertise, a sound understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science, and practical experience building scalable software products. This person thrives on delivering high quality technology solutions in an environment where priorities shift fast to meet the changing needs of our customers.

As a member of the team, you will:

• Work closely with the product team and other AWS teams to deliver on the team’s technical vision

• Influence technical strategy to build products developers will love

• Drive team discussions on system architecture and component design

• Lead development and launch of core features and products

• Participate in all stages of the software development cycle, including design and development of significant new architectural systems and improvements

• Participate in estimation and sprint planning

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience · 3+ years of programming experience with TypeScript · 2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a broad range of software design approaches and common UX patterns.

• Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, complexity analysis, object-oriented design, and design patterns · Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related technical discipline · Working knowledge in at least one of the following platforms: React, React Native, Angular or Vue · 1 or more years contributing to or maintaining open-source projects

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.