Senior Software Development Engineer, Transactional Data Storage

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Amazon is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to build and improve highly reliable transactional data-storage systems. The role typically requires a degree or equivalent experience in computer science, strong proficiency in languages such as Java, C++, or Python, and substantial experience designing, developing, testing, and operating distributed systems. Candidates should understand databases, transactions, concurrency, performance, scalability, and fault tolerance. The successful applicant will take ownership of complex technical problems, write maintainable production code, contribute to architecture and design reviews, mentor other engineers, and work effectively with product and engineering teams. Experience with cloud services, large-scale storage platforms, and operational excellence is highly valuable.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company operating online marketplaces, logistics networks, streaming services, digital devices, advertising platforms, and Amazon Web Services. Founded in 1994, it has grown from an online bookseller into one of the world's largest technology businesses. Its engineering teams develop systems used by millions of customers and businesses worldwide, including databases, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and payment technologies. Amazon is known for customer-focused product development, data-driven decision-making, high engineering standards, and its leadership principles, including ownership, invention, and long-term thinking. In Ireland, Amazon has significant operations across technology, AWS, customer support, finance, and corporate services, offering opportunities to work with international teams and large-scale platforms.