Manager III, Software Development, AWS Simple Workflow (SWF)

Are you a software development leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and delivering products that matter to millions of customers We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team of engineers through the full software lifecycle from design and architecture through deployment and ongoing this role you will own the technical vision and strategic roadmap for your teams systems define how your software solves real customer problems and partner across organizations to deliver impactful results.

AWS Simple Workflow (SWF) provide customers with the capability to build workflows orchestration capabilities that will solve customer business problems.

You will balance tactical execution with long-term planning shaping both the technology and the people who build it. If you are energized by coaching engineers navigating ambiguity and making meaningful architectural decisions this is an opportunity to do all of that at Amazons scale.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead and grow a software development team setting the teams charter vision and roadmap while ensuring delivery of high-quality maintainable software systems across the full lifecycle.
- Define and own the 12 year technical strategy for your teams products and systems making architectural decisions that balance scalability performance security and long-term maintainability.
- Coach and develop engineers through collaborative development planning actionable feedback and strategic project assignments that accelerate individual growth and strengthen the teams overall capabilities.
- Partner with product management peer engineering teams and stakeholders to align priorities resolve cross-team dependencies and deliver cohesive solutions that address customer needs.
- Establish operational metrics and audit mechanisms to measure system health and customer experience proactively identifying risks and driving simplification of processes and architecture.

A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing operational dashboards and triaging an incoming request from a partner team then shift into a design review where you challenge assumptions and help engineers refine their approach. After a one-on-one coaching session with a direct report you collaborate with product and engineering peers to prioritize the next quarters roadmap. Throughout you balance hands-on technical judgment with people leadership ensuring your team has the clarity and support they need to deliver great software.

About the team
Our team is focused on building software that directly improves the customer experience at Amazon. We operate in an environment where engineers take ownership of their systems end-to-end and where collaboration across teams is essential to solving complex problems. We value inclusive leadership continuous learning and a culture where every voice contributes to better outcomes. If you want to lead a team that ships meaningful products and grows together we would love to hear from you.

- 3 years of engineering team management experience
- 7 years of engineering experience
- 8 years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing certification and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams

- Experience in communicating with users other technical teams and senior leadership to collect requirements describe software product features technical designs and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting hiring mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills and make them more effective product software engineers

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company Amazons package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription basic life & AD&D insurance) Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) paid time off and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN BC Vancouver - 171400.00 - 286200.00 CAD annually