DescriptionAmazon Transparency is tackling a $1.7 trillion global retail industry challenge: preventing supply chain defects including counterfeit products across all retail channels. Our vision is to establish the industry standard for global, retail-agnostic track and trace capabilities that scale beyond Amazon's ecosystem.In This Role, You WillDefine technical direction: Lead architectural decisions for complex, distributed systems that operate at Amazon scale, balancing innovation with operational excellenceDrive end-to-end ownership: Take full ownership of services from design through implementation, deployment, and ongoing operationsSolve ambiguous problems: Navigate complex technical and business challenges with limited guidance, breaking down large problems into executable solutionsInfluence product strategy: Partner closely with product managers and senior engineers to shape customer experiences and business outcomes based on technical feasibility and system constraintsMentor and elevate: Raise the technical bar for the team through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharingBalance speed and quality: Deliver rapidly while building robust, scalable solutions that minimize future re-engineeringKey job responsibilitiesDesign and implement complex, scalable software systems and robust APIsMentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish best practicesMake architectural trade-offs balancing business needs and technical constraintsEnsure system reliability, security, and scalability in productionCollaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements and roadmap executionTroubleshoot performance issues and participate in on-call rotationsAnticipate bottlenecks and provide escalation managementBasic Qualifications3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling)



of new and existing systems experienceExperience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented designBachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related fieldPreferred Qualifications5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related fieldAmazon is an equal chance employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.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 https://amazon.Jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's 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&DD 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 - 114,800.00 - 191,800.00 CAD annuallyCompany - Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Software Development Engineer, Transparency - C$114,800 - C$191,800 A Year (Vancouver)
🏢 Amazon Development Centre Canada
📍 Vancouver