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Software Development Engineer,NextGen Security, ZeroFriction

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Would you like to help implement novel approaches to how security engineers learn about the numerous Amazon applications? How about working with customers and peers from the entire range of Amazon's businesses on products that make a real difference in our Amazon Security goals? Whether you're passionate about building highly scalable and reliable systems in the cloud or a software developer who likes to solve interesting and complex business problems, Amazon Security has the challenges you are looking for.
Amazon Security is responsible for the protection of customer and corporate data. We are connected to all parts of Amazon's business and its massive, worldwide service-oriented architecture. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer who is excited about leading the technical vision and architecture for innovative, mission critical software security systems that affect how Amazon developers create and deploy software that is secure and protects Amazon's and our customers' data.
Key Job Responsibilities
You will work with the leadership team to drive key engineering and business decisions that will automate portions of the pentest experience, driving security and builder efficiencies. Your first mission is to work with this new team to understand opportunities, and rapidly define which opportunities to address first, then build and evaluate the solutions. This will require rapid iteration with a variety of software and security teams. Since our security systems are foundational to the Amazon ecosystem, you will also have the opportunity to learn about various Amazon business including the Amazon e-Commerce websites, Prime, Alexa, and AWS.
We're looking for a creative, customer- and details-obsessed Software Development Engineer with strong software engineering fundamentals (object-oriented design, algorithms and data structures) and a good grasp of advanced systems concepts and design. You must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be self-driven and be able to deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment. You need to enjoy working closely with your peers of very talented engineers.
A Day in the Life
You'll Solve Complex Challenges By Designing And Implementing Scalable Solutions That Protect Amazon's Customers And Systems. You'll Work With Security Engineering Teams To Transform Domain Expertise Into Software That Mitigates Risks At Unprecedented Scale. In a Typical Day, You Might
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- Develop code that reduces manual security processes by 50% or more, enabling our teams to respond faster and more effectively
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate intricate security requirements into elegant, high-performance software solutions
- Prototype and implement security tools that protect millions of customers and billions in transactions
You'll work in an environment that values rapid innovation, where your ideas can move from concept to production in weeks, not months. Your work directly impacts Amazon's ability to maintain the highest standards of customer trust and system resilience.
About The Team
Our team will work with local and international security teams to design a greenfield product that solves the complex problem of rapidly knowing critical security details about every Amazon application. This team of problem solvers is heavily customer obsessed with a leaning toward rapid prototyping and implementation.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.


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Basic Qualifications
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
- Experience in professional, non-internship software development
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
- Experience in development in the last 3 years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Company: Amazon UK Services Ltd.
Job ID: A10491483
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