Software Development Engineer II , DA FRK

Amazon is hiring a Software Development Engineer II , DA FRK in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Java, Nosql and distributed systems among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Design and build scalable distributed systems and automation solutions as an SDE II.

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distributed-systemssoftware-developmentalgorithmsdata-structuresautomation

Are you excited about building distributed systems with really challenging mix of requirements on availability, latency and consistency? Are you someone who enjoys the challenge of figuring out scalable and reusable technical solutions in the context of business problems with ever-growing complexity? If the answers are yes, our team might be the place for you.

As a Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2), you will be instrumental in driving transformative change within our organization's digital commerce landscape. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in software development and automation to revolutionize our operational processes, enhance system reliability, and pave the way for continuous improvement. Your role will be central to conceptualizing, designing, and implementing innovative automation solutions that streamline manual tasks, eliminate inefficiencies, and empower our teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
You'll go beyond software development to include reliability engineering, where you'll design robust frameworks to fortify system resilience. By preemptively tackling potential failures, you'll keep our critical infrastructure stable, performant, and scalable, even amid evolving business needs. As a crucial part of our engineering team, you'll drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Mentor junior team members, share best practices, and lead the adoption of emerging technologies. Your dedication to automation, reliability, and operational excellence will shape our organization's future and fuel sustainable growth.
This role blends technical challenge, creative problem-solving, and strategic impact. If you're passionate about leveraging automation for business transformation, join us on this journey towards operational excellence.

Key job responsibilities
As SDE-2 you will lead projects involving multiple teams in all aspects of the SDLC using an agile process. As the systems need to be built from the ground up, you will have an opportunity to make a long-lasting impact! To be successful in this position you will have a strong background in Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, and NoSQL. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely (both written and orally) and work well in a team are key competencies. You should be able to quickly adapt to new development environments, learn new systems, create reliable and maintainable code, and find creative and scalable solutions to difficult problems. Experience working with high-traffic, scalable services is a plus.

About the team
Amazon Digital Acceleration powers ordering, subscriptions, and device management for Prime, Amazon Video, Music, Audible, Alexa, and Kindle, amongst other digital businesses. We process billions of digital purchases every year and enable our digital businesses to grow their businesses worldwide. We are on a mission to be earth's best provider of one-time and recurring digital commerce, delivering a seamless and enjoyable post-purchase customer experience.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred qualifications

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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.

How we rate this

Software Development Engineer II , DA FRK at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Software Development Engineer II , DA FRK is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in IN, KA, Bengaluru.
The job was posted on October 18, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Distributed SystemsSoftware DevelopmentAlgorithmsData StructuresAutomationJavaNosql

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Pay

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