Senior Software Development Engineer, Backend Application Integrations

Company: Audible
Location: Highland Park
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job summaryGood storytelling starts with great listening. At Audible, that means each role and every project has our audience in mind. Because the same people who design, develop, and deploy our products also happen to use them. To us, that speaks volumes.ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Application Engineering team within Audible Tech is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to build its next generation of software platform required to integrate and automate core business processes within Audible and integrate with external applications. If you take delight in evolving technology platforms and obsess over customer success, please apply! This opportunity is not for an order taker. You will be involved in the overall vision, culture and direction of the team. Successful candidates will enjoy working in collaborative, randomized and fast-paced environments.While this role is based in our Newark, NJ hub, there may be the opportunity for this role to be fully remote. If you are interested in a fully remote opportunity, please let your recruiter know.ABOUT THE TEAMThis Application Engineering team is chartered to build the next generation of software systems required to scale and grow Audible, and to own company-wide HR and Finance transformation projects.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will... - Use technology to solve difficult problems. - Work independently on a small, agile engineering team and execute on your great ideas. - Partner with business stakeholders to imagine, Design, Develop, Test, and Launch software that wows our community and inspires your peers. - Develop automation and tooling, drive testability and diagnostic ability into the product, while promoting best practices in quality areas. - Build test software that exposes API defects in production level code. - Innovate and drive adoption of latest industry best practices. - Programmatically test the product, Measure test coverage and Develop right metrics to showcase value add based on adoption of new best practices. - Clarify technical requirements, assessing development estimates and applying a broad range of design approaches. - Set a high-quality bar: just-enough documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration & deployment. - Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical understanding.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design. - 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems. - 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. - Able to write and enforce logical and maintainable code. - Experience with scripting languages (Perl/Ruby/Python, JavaScript, etc.).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Proven ability to identify and resolve the root cause of software defects. - Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn't) appropriate to use them. - Demonstrable strength with Java/C++. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations. - Full stack preferred with experience in Systems Integration. - Deep Knowledge of distributed SOA, Web Services, Relational DB concepts, Elastic Search, DynamoDB and various AWS technologies. - Understanding of Database concepts and experience creating queries. - Understanding of application architecture and technology infrastructure. - Experience in using security, encryption and Authentication protocols such as SSO, OAuth and Certificates for securing transmission. - Experience in creating API's. - Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environment. - Experienced with Continuous Integration and Deployment processes. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations. - Adaptable, enterprising, and willing to take ownership. - Domain Knowledge around Financial processes is a Huge PlusABOUT AUDIBLEAt Audible, we innovate and inspire through the power of voice. We're changing the narrative on storytelling. As a leading producer and provider of original spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, we've redefined the ways people access, discover, and share stories. The stories we tell have the ability to transport and transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences and it's our people who make Audible's service possible. We're listeners, storytellers, and problem-solvers. Our perspectives and experiences power our ideas and come together in our mission to unleash the power of the spoken word.Audible is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Audible is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Keywords: Audible, Elizabeth , Senior Software Development Engineer, Backend Application Integrations, Accounting, Auditing , Highland Park, New Jersey