Software Development Engineer IV
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Join a high-impact engineering team at Amazon (Ex-Amazon professionals only) as a Software Development Engineer IV, focusing on building and automating internal tools for scalable AWS-based systems. This is a senior-level, 100% onsite position in Dallas, TX, designed for hands-on engineers who thrive in high-accountability, production-driven environments. You’ll own end-to-end deployments, architect solutions using AWS CloudFormation (CDK preferred), and contribute to net-new software projects-no legacy support, only innovation., Design, develop, and deploy production-quality backend and cloud solutions using Python or Java
- Lead the automation, provisioning, and management of AWS infrastructure utilizing CloudFormation (preferably CDK)
- Participate in biweekly sprints, collaborating with cross-site teams in Dallas and Seattle
- Troubleshoot, debug, and deep-dive into complex systems and infrastructure issues
- Own deployment pipelines and ensure robust, reliable delivery of new features
- Contribute technical expertise to system design interviews and feature planning
- Implement internal tools that streamline operations and enable rapid scaling
Requirements
4-5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in backend or cloud-focused roles
- Advanced proficiency in Python or Java for backend development
- Demonstrable, real-world experience with AWS services and infrastructure deployment
- Strong portfolio of building and managing CloudFormation stacks (CDK preferred)
- Proficient with SQL for data handling and integration
- Experience delivering results in high-ownership environments with structured, onsite teams
- Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
- Prior experience at Amazon (Ex-Amazon required)
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to data engineering or AI tool implementation
- Deep familiarity with Amazon internal tools and environments
- Experience in fast-paced, platform-focused engineering teams
Benefits & conditions
High-visibility role in a mission-critical team
- 18-month contract with potential for long-term engagement
- Monday-Friday, standard business hours with no overtime or weekend expectations
- Work alongside top-tier engineering talent in a collaborative, growth-driven environment
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