Role: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER III
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Need LOCAL)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer III (SDE III) to join the Amazon Music group. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in Java and MySQL, with proven expertise in building and scaling large distributed systems. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Top 3 Must-Haves for the Amazon SDE III role:
Strong Java Expertise – Must be highly skilled and experienced in Java (expert level).
Advanced MySQL Knowledge – Deep hands-on experience with MySQL, including database design and optimization.
Experience with Large Distributed Systems – Proven ability to design, build, and work on scalable, distributed architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems.
- Build backend systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design technical solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Contribute to system architecture and design discussions.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance.
- Uphold Amazon’s leadership principles by driving ownership, diving deep into problems, and maintaining a bias for action.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or related technical field).
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong expertise in Java (Expert).
- Proficiency in MySQL (Expert).
- Experience with distributed systems and scalable architecture.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism under pressure.
Preferred Skills
- Intermediate proficiency in HTML and JDBC.
- Experience in:
- Object-Oriented Design & Programming (OO Design/OO Programming) – Expert
- System/Database Design – Expert
- Data Modeling – Intermediate
- Database Administration – Intermediate
- Identity & Access Management – Intermediate
- iOS and Android development experience (highly desired).
- Previous Amazon experience for faster ramp-up (highly desired).
Desired Leadership Principles
- Ownership
- Dive Deep
- Bias for Action
- Learn and Be Curious
Feel free to reach out to me on anjali08@kanakits.com