Software Development Manager , AWS Proactive Security

$166,400 - $287,700/Yr

Amazon - New York, NY

Full-time - Manager

New York, NY

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About the position

Amazon Security is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the API Security Testing and Automation team within the Detective Tooling space. This role involves managing a team of software engineers to develop detection services, overseeing the complete software development lifecycle, and fostering an inclusive team culture. The ideal candidate will be customer-centric, enjoy solving complex security challenges, and be committed to team growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of software development engineers to ship detection services.
• Own the complete software development lifecycle; defining, prioritizing, designing, and leading implementation and testing of new features.
• Partner with engineering, science, and security teams to build relevant technology that benefits AWS Security.
• Work with your team to define and develop an inclusive team culture that fosters individual growth and team success.
• Provide a work environment that allows employees to have fun and advance in their careers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
• 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services experience.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills and effectiveness.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Work-life balance support