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SDE II Automation

Amazon
Irvine, California, USA
2 years ago
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Job summary
Amazon is all in on games. We believe the evolution that began with arcade communities a quarter at a time, growing to the live streams and eSports of today, will continue to a future where everyone is a gamer and every gamer can create, compete, collaborate and connect with others at massive scales. If you share our belief that games will produce some of the future’s most influential voices in media and art, come join us. At Amazon Game Studios, you’ll have the power of Amazon Web Services’ cloud, Twitch, and our digital and physical media publishing infrastructure available as raw material to forge a future filled with amazing experiences for players, streamers and creators.

Our team is focused on revolutionizing video game sales and distribution. We are tapping the power of Amazon for game developers by creating re-imagined Amazon Detail pages, and a seamless purchase and digital fulfillment experience for players across all platforms.

In this highly-collaborative role, you will assist in designing, building, and maintaining an end-to-end automation software for account linking services in the gaming space. This is an opportunity to work in a large-scale environment, leveraging AWS services and cutting edge testing technologies on a product that will be utilized by millions of customers world-wide. Candidates will advocate for players and developers and work with the development team to ensure that only the highest quality software is delivered.

Successful candidates have track records of shipping quality automation software, excelling at communication, maintaining customer focus, and iterating alongside game teams to deliver the best product.

About Us

Amazon Games applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We have a diverse team of talented, creative people pairing their love of making games with the unique strengths that come with being part of Amazon. Across all of our teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world. We believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games, and we are looking for the right people to help us build that future. With the power of Twitch and AWS at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

Inclusive Culture, Work/Life Balance, & Career Growth

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We offer ten employee-led affinity groups with 190 global chapters, innovative benefits, and annual and ongoing learning experiences (including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences). Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance and offers flexible working hours. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. Additionally, our team is dedicated to supporting you with mentorship and pathways for ongoing development. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and promotes career choice.

Basic Qualifications

2+ years of development experience
2+ years of experience with least two of modern programming languages (React, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Python) and open-source technologies
Experience with automation software such as Jenkins, Team City, and AWS Code Pipeline
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Strong Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures
Experience raising your tech stack's operational excellence bar by leveraging AWS tech
Experience creating full end to end automation solutions.
Help drive the architecture and technology choices that enable a truly innovative user experience.
Self-starter, quick learner and passionate problem resolver
Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, with an enthusiastic attitude to support and resolve customer problems
Experience supporting large-scale high-availability systems in a production environment
Ability to work in diverse team.

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.

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