| Job Title | Software Development Engineer |
| Job ID | 3141145 |
| Company | Amazon |
| Hiring Entity | ADCI MAA 15 SEZ |
| Team | AMET Payments (Amazon Emerging Payments Tech) |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Job Function | Software Development |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Role Objective | Build highly scalable, secure, and high-volume payment systems that deliver seamless global payment experiences for Amazon customers |
| Team Vision | Deliver the best payment experience in the world with always-available, reliable, and customer-trusted systems |
| Technical Scope | Client-facing payment features; Highly distributed backend systems; Android frontend to large-scale backend services |
| Key Responsibilities | Solve business problems through software; Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain innovative payment solutions; Write high-quality distributed systems code; Apply engineering best practices for quality, security, and scalability; Work in agile, startup-like environment |
| System Characteristics | High availability; Fault tolerance; Security-first; Global scale; Downstream service resilience |
| Core Skills Required | Distributed systems; Scalable backend services; Secure coding practices; Agile development |
| Programming Languages | At least one modern programming language (Java, C++, Python, etc.) |
| Basic Qualifications | 3+ years professional software development experience; 2+ years system design/architecture experience; Strong programming skills |
| Preferred Qualifications | 3+ years full SDLC experience including code reviews, testing, deployment, and operations |
| Leadership Expectations | Technical ownership; High-quality delivery; Ability to steer solutions aligned with team vision |
| Work Environment | High-visibility, fast-paced, startup-like engineering team |
| Business Impact | Ensure secure, reliable payment processing for Amazon’s global customers |
| Inclusivity Policy | Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and provides workplace accommodations |
| Career Level | Software Development Engineer |
| Related Location Code | IND, TN – Chennai |
