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Software Dev Engineer III - AMZ10119675

Posted Aug 19, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$184.9K – $250.2K/yr
Location
New York, New York, United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's, Master's

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Role Summary

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The Software Dev Engineer III will lead architecture, development, and operation of large-scale Microsoft SQL Server database systems in AWS cloud environments. The role supports enterprise database services, customer-specific solutions, AWS integrations, security, scalability, and product improvements.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the architecture and design of large-scale, distributed database systems using Microsoft SQL Server in AWS cloud environments.
  • Optimize SQL Server performance and develop cross-platform tools and processes for hybrid Windows and Linux environments.
  • Design and implement integrations between SQL Server and AWS services such as EC2, VPC, and IAM.
  • Develop monitoring, troubleshooting, automation, and database performance management systems for large-scale deployments.
  • Engage with enterprise customers to gather requirements, provide technical consultations, and translate needs into technical...
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship, conduct design reviews, and create technical documentation and educational materials.

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Qualifications

Required

  • Position Requirements:
  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will...

Preferred

  • Please see job description and the position requirements above.

Original job description

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MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON ADVERTISING LLC
Offered Position: Software Dev Engineer III
Job Location: New York, New York
Job Number: AMZ10119675

Position Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture and design of large-scale, distributed database systems using Microsoft SQL Server in AWS cloud environments. Optimize SQL Server performance for cloud-based deployments, focusing on high-availability and scalability. Develop and implement solutions that seamlessly integrate Windows-based SQL Server with AWS's Linux-based infrastructure. Create and maintain cross-platform tools and processes to ensure smooth operation in a hybrid environment. Serve as a technical lead for enterprise-level database services, addressing complex customer requirements and concerns. Collaborate with account managers and solution architects to design and implement database solutions that meet specific enterprise needs. Stay abreast of competitor offerings, particularly Microsoft Azure, and contribute to product strategy. Propose and implement innovative features to maintain AWS's competitive edge in the database services market. Lead agile development cycles to quickly prototype, develop, and deploy new database features and improvements. Balance speed of delivery with code quality, security, and scalability requirements. Design and implement integrations between SQL Server and other AWS services (e.g., EC2, VPC, IAM). Collaborate with other AWS teams to ensure optimal performance and seamless user experience across the AWS ecosystem. Develop and implement strategies for managing database performance at massive scale, supporting thousands of concurrent customers. Create advanced monitoring and troubleshooting tools for large-scale database deployments. Ensure all database solutions meet required security standards and compliance regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA). Develop and implement security best practices for database management in cloud environments. Design and develop sophisticated automation systems for database management tasks. Integrate AI/ML technologies to enhance database performance, security, and ease of use. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Conduct design reviews and offer feedback on architecture, performance, and scalability issues. Engage directly with enterprise customers to gather requirements, provide technical consultations, and support complex implementations. Translate customer needs into technical specifications and product roadmap items. Create comprehensive technical documentation for internal teams and customers. Contribute to best practices guides, whitepapers, and other educational materials related to SQL Server on AWS.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range: $184,900/year to $250,200/year.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.#0000

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and four years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle; and (2) designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems, or services using: (i) Object Oriented Design, (ii) distributed programming, and (iii) C#, C++, or Java.#0000

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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