Software Development Engineer II

Join a high-impact engineering team as a Software Development Engineer II supporting foundational Amazon Business services. This onsite, 8-month contract role in Irving, TX (Dallas area) offers the chance to design and build robust, scalable back-end systems used by business customers worldwide. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, leveraging AWS and C++ to solve complex technical challenges alongside engineers in the U.S. and Spain. We welcome relocation candidates and those with prior Amazon experience.

[Responsibilities]

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable backend solutions for distributed systems
• Build and optimize large-scale applications using AWS cloud technologies
• Implement and maintain high-quality, production-ready code throughout the SDLC
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to solve technical challenges involving large volumes of data
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely completion and high standards of code quality
• Work closely with hiring managers and software engineers to meet business objectives
• Proactively learn new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement

3+ years of professional software development experience

• Proven expertise in C++ and object-oriented programming
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and backend engineering
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and support large-scale, multi-tiered applications
• Full software development lifecycle experience: coding, testing, code reviews, deployment, and support
• Strong ownership mentality and ability to drive projects independently
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

[Preferred Skills]

• Former Amazon experience
• Generative AI exposure
• Experience supporting business-facing or enterprise-scale platforms, Ready to build the next generation of scalable business solutions? Apply now with your resume outlining your AWS, C++, and distributed systems experience. Candidates must be authorized to work on a W2 basis and willing to work onsite in Irving, TX.

Competitive contract compensation

• Opportunity to work on impactful, global projects
• Collaborative engineering culture with global exposure
• Professional development through challenging technical assignments
• Relocation support for qualified candidates