Systems Development Manager, Grocery Management Technology, Gmt Systems Engineering

DESCRIPTIONThe Challenge Amazon in partnership with Whole Foods is looking for passionate and innovative Systems Engineering Manager that have a heart for Nourishing People and the Planet This team which works for Amazon and provides services to Whole Foods Market will be closely aligned with our Chief Technology Officer CTO tackling some of our most complex projects that will deliver innovative technical advancements for the retail grocery industry The Team We can t wait to show customers what s possible when Amazon and Whole Foods Market innovate together This is just the beginning and we need exceptional people across all technology disciplines to build and unearth the full potential of this opportunity The Role Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment As a Systems Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers in design development test and deployment of a range of large-scale back-end platform services that are fundamental to our product You should have an established background in designing and building highly scalable systems excellent project management skills excellent communication skills and the motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced environment You will be helping to hire and build your team systems and establishing development processes Your team will work with a variety of core languages and technologies such as Java ASP NET C C C Python Perl Windows Linux and AWS services You will tackle challenging novel situations every day and will have the opportunity to redefine an industry while working with different teams across Amazon and Whole Foods Market Along the way we guarantee that you ll learn a ton have fun and make a positive impact on many people Most importantly you ll be contributing to our Higher Purpose of Nourishing People and the Planet BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 7 years working within engineering teams building successful production software systems 4 years directly managing technical team members 3 years architecting and designing architecture design patterns reliability and scaling of new and current systems Experience partnering with product OR program management teams Strong experience with agile software development lifecycle including continuous deployment automation coding standards code reviews source control management testing and operations following CI CD best practices Translation of complex functional and technical requirements into detailed project plans and schedules manage the day-to-day activities of the engineering team by defining implementing and maintaining a coherent progressive development strategy for our product line Advanced proficiency in one or more high-level programming language Java ASP NET C C C Python or Perl Experience with system analysis and troubleshooting in large-scale Windows or Linux environment Strong networking fundamentals including DNS DHCP SSH HTTP TCP IP protocols and hands-on experience with network infrastructure components such as load balancers switches and routers Proven track record of driving cross-team initiatives with strong problem-solving abilities and dedication to delivering high-quality customer-focused solutions Excellent written and verbal communication collaboration reporting analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication with peers and non-technical stakeholders PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong object-oriented design and implementation skills with expertise in Windows Microsoft technologies and Unix Linux platforms Strong understanding of modern database technology including AWS database products such as RDS Advanced understanding of DNS DHCP SSH HTTP TCP IP and other common network protocols Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field Solid knowledge of CS fundamentals - object-oriented design data structures algorithms problem solving and complexity analysis Proven track record delivering large cross-functional projects across multiple teams and locations Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what s necessary to drive your projects to completion Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with multiple technical teams across Amazon in different locations Creative flexible and self-motivated 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 for more information If the country region you re applying in isn t listed please contact your Recruiting Partner