Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer / SDE II+We are looking for a hands-on Senior Software Engineer / SDE II+ who can move quickly from idea to production and take ownership of backend or full-stack systems.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Java, Python, TypeScript, AWS, distributed systems, and modern cloud technologies, with a strong focus on production reliability, scalability, and engineering quality. AI/LLM experience is a plus.What the Hiring Manager WantsStrong hands-on builder who can ship quicklyBackend or full-stack engineering expertiseExperience building and supporting distributed systemsStrong AWS experienceStrong Java experienceModern technology stackProduction ownership and operational maturityRisk, compliance, accuracy, and auditability mindsetAbility to ramp up quickly and work independentlyAI/LLM experience is a plusRequired SkillsMust Have:Previous Amazon experience – REQUIREDExperience at approximately SDE II level or aboveStrong hands-on JavaStrong software engineering fundamentalsExperience with modern technology stacksAWS experienceDistributed systems experienceProduction application ownershipStrong API/service integration experienceNice to Have:PythonTypeScriptReact / Front-End developmentAI / LLM experienceAWS serverless technologiesAmazon BedrockOpenAIRAGPrompt engineeringPreferred Technical StackLanguages: Java, Python, TypeScriptCloud: AWSAWS Services: Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatchFrontend: React, TypeScriptAPIs: REST APIs and service integrationsArchitecture: Distributed, event-driven and serverless systemsAI: Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, RAG, prompt engineeringKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applicationsBuild and maintain backend services and APIsDevelop distributed and event-driven systems using AWSOwn features from design through production deploymentTroubleshoot complex production issues and perform root-cause analysisImprove application performance, reliability, and scalabilityCollaborate with engineering and business teams to deliver solutions quicklyMonitor production systems and participate in incident response/on-call activitiesDevelop solutions with appropriate accuracy, auditability, and compliance considerationsIdentify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve engineering efficiencyContribute to modern AI/LLM-powered solutions where applicableIdeal Candidate ProfileThe strongest candidate will have:Amazon experienceExperience operating at an SDE II+ levelStrong Java development experienceBackend/full-stack engineering backgroundStrong AWS and distributed-systems experienceExperience with Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, or similar AWS servicesProduction ownership and troubleshooting experienceStrong understanding of APIs and service integrationsExposure to AI/LLMs is highly desirableAbility to work onsite in Nashville, TNWhat Candidates Should Be Prepared to DiscussCandidates should be comfortable discussing real examples of:1. Feature DeliveryBuilding and delivering production features end-to-endExample: React/TypeScript/Python validation platformsMeasurable improvements in quality or efficiency2. Performance OptimizationDynamoDB optimizationCaching strategiesReducing application latencyMeasuring and validating performance improvements3. AI / LLMAmazon BedrockOpenAIRAGPrompt engineeringUsing LLMs for automation, documentation, or engineering productivityUnderstanding that LLM outputs require validation4. Distributed SystemsAWS LambdaStep FunctionsDynamoDBEvent-driven architectureDesigning scalable and decoupled services5. Production OwnershipCloudWatch monitoringIncident responseOn-call supportRoot-cause analysisMonitoring ? Debugging ? Fixing ? Preventing recurrenceRecruiter Screening ChecklistBefore submitting a candidate, please confirm:Ex-Amazon: Yes / NoHighest Amazon level: SDE I / SDE II / SDE III / Senior / OtherJava experience: ___ yearsAWS experience: ___ yearsDistributed systems: Yes / NoPython: Yes / NoTypeScript/React: Yes / NoAI/LLM: Yes / NoProduction/on-call experience: Yes / NoNashville onsite: Yes / NoWork authorization: __________Able to work W2: Yes / No