Job Highlights:
- Start Date: Immediate openings available for a talented technical leader
- Position: Software Development Manager, Amazon Fulfillment Technologies
- Company: Workwarp, a pioneering force in innovative technologies
- Location: Remote, offering flexibility and work-life balance
- Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
We are seeking an exceptional technical professional with a strong background in software engineering and people management to lead our team as a Software Development Manager. As a key member of our Amazon Fulfillment Technologies team, you will oversee the development of large-scale distributed systems that power Amazon's global fulfillment network. If you are passionate about designing, delivering, and operating innovative solutions that enable our warehouse associates to fulfill customer orders efficiently, we offer unparalleled career growth opportunities, mentoring, and community engagement.
The successful candidate will manage a high-performing team of software development engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and operate cutting-edge picking software. With a high degree of ownership, you will develop our proprietary solutions from end-to-end, driving innovation and excellence in every aspect of our fulfillment systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the overall software development life cycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize projects, and drive technical design and approach
- Develop and implement metrics-driven quality goals, ensuring exceptional customer experience and operational excellence
- Hire, coach, and mentor team members, building a strong and diverse organization
- Collaborate with a diverse customer base to understand requirements, priorities, and processes
- Own operational metrics and support, driving continuous improvement and optimization
Leadership Expectations:
- Demonstrate excellent judgment, with a strong track record of making informed decisions
- Hire and develop top talent, fostering a culture of excellence and growth
- Stay connected to the details of the business, with a deep understanding of our customers and operations
- Drive results-oriented approach, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions
- Think big, with a bias for action and a passion for innovation
- Thrive in ambiguity, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and uncertainty
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Maternity and parental leave options, supporting your family and well-being
- Paid time off (PTO), ensuring a healthy work-life balance
- RRSP and other retirement savings options, helping you plan for the future
About Our Team:
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) is a pioneering team that powers Amazon's global fulfillment network. We invent and deliver software, hardware, and data science solutions that orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people. Our Outbound Flow team pairs data science with innovative technologies to optimize throughput within every Amazon fulfillment center, delivering smiles to our customers with safe, sustainable, and cost-effective package deliveries.
Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams
- 3+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems
- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software development life cycle
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and managing teams of software engineers
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.
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