Amazon Payments Payouts team is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform our global payouts architecture. As we advance into the next generation of payouts capabilities, we're seeking an exceptional Engineering Leader to join us in revolutionizing how Amazon handles payouts worldwide. We're looking for someone who can thrive in Amazon's fast-paced, innovative culture. You should be comfortable with ambiguity, able to think big while staying connected to details, and have a strong sense of ownership. Your ability to balance technical depth with business acumen will be crucial in this role.
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of modernizing our Payments APIs and developing payout systems that serve millions of Amazon's sellers, vendors, and partners globally. This isn't just about maintaining existing systems – it's about reimagining and rebuilding critical financial infrastructure that will power Amazon's worldwide payout capabilities for years to come. We're looking for someone who brings both deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities. You'll drive product direction, shape roadmap planning, and lead project execution while hiring and developing talented engineers to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in our unique environment that combines the agility of a startup with the resources and scale of Amazon. This is more than just a leadership role – it's an opportunity to shape the future of payments at one of the world's largest companies. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges at massive scale and have the leadership skills to drive transformative change, we want to talk to you. Together, we'll build the next generation of payment capabilities that will support Amazon's continued growth and success worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership
- Architect and oversee the development of high-performance payment processing systems
- Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including CI/CD, testing, and code quality
- Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications
2. Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of skilled software engineers
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence
- Manage team performance, set goals, and conduct regular reviews
3. Project Management
- Drive the planning and execution of complex, multi-phase projects
- Manage resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure project success
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives with business objectives
4. Strategic Planning
- Contribute to the long-term technical vision for Amazon Payments
- Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in the fintech space
