Software Development Manager III, AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)

$166,400 - $287,700/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Software Development Manager III for AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) is responsible for leading a diverse team of software engineers in the design, development, and operation of AWS WAF services. This role involves collaborating with various teams across AWS to ensure high standards of safety and security while delivering scalable solutions for customers. The manager will play a key role in influencing the design and development processes, ensuring the team effectively addresses customer needs and technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a diverse team of software engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high standards for safety and security.
• Lead the design, development, and support of AWS WAF Console.
• Influence the design and architecture of new and existing systems.
• Communicate with users, technical teams, and senior leadership to gather requirements and describe product features.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and coach software engineers to enhance their skills and effectiveness.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams.
• 3+ years of experience designing or architecting systems with a focus on design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
• 8+ years of experience leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AWS services and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with CloudFormation for automating deployments.
• Experience in building highly available distributed micro-services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $166,400 to $287,700 per year.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.
• Equity and sign-on payments may be included in the compensation package.