Amazon has announced a new software development engineer position with AWS Utility Computing in Chicago, Illinois. This role is specifically designed for U.S. veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses. The company is seeking candidates with a background in software development to join its team.
According to Amazon Jobs, basic qualifications for the position include a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, programming experience with languages such as Java, C++, or C#, and a strong foundation in computer science concepts like algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving. Preferred qualifications emphasize experience in software engineering practices, full lifecycle development, and effective communication skills for gathering requirements and designing products. The opportunity is aimed at U.S. Armed Forces veterans who are encouraged to list their service on their resumes.
The base salary range for the position is between $99,500 and $200,000. This range varies depending on geographic location, experience, and expertise.
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees. These include health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company matching; life and disability insurance; restricted stock units; and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits encompass paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, and the Career Choice program that covers 95% of tuition for hourly employees.
AWS Utility Computing focuses on developing foundational services such as Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) and EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud), along with continuous product innovations in areas including Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform services, and Productivity Apps. The role also supports customers with specialized security needs for cloud services.
Amazon provides a wide array of services including online shopping and delivery of fresh produce as well as media distribution. The company operates various devices like Alexa and Fire TV while offering cloud solutions through Amazon Web Services (AWS). Its operations extend to logistics and customer service alongside entertainment offerings through platforms such as Amazon Originals, Prime Video, and Audible.