Software Engineering • Lead

Who you are

You have a proven track record of leading software development teams, with a strong focus on delivering customer-facing experiences and backend services. Your technical expertise allows you to guide your team through complex challenges, ensuring high-quality outcomes. You possess excellent project management skills, enabling you to translate strategic goals into actionable plans. Your communication skills are top-notch, allowing you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated to achieve results while fostering a positive team culture.

You have experience managing and growing developers, providing mentorship and support to help them reach their full potential. Your understanding of Agile methodologies allows you to lead your team in an Agile/Scrum environment, ensuring efficient project execution and delivery. You are passionate about technology and continuously seek to improve processes and systems to enhance team performance.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for the overall systems development life cycle, from strategy development to execution. You will lead your engineering team in delivering high-quality Manga services and features on the Amazon Japan website across all platforms. Your responsibilities include developing long-term strategies for your programs and translating them into achievable roadmaps and action plans. You will manage the day-to-day activities of your team, ensuring alignment with project goals and delivery commitments.

You will solve challenging problems at significant scale, leveraging your technical expertise to guide your team through complex development tasks. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the solutions you develop meet customer needs and expectations. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within your team.

What we offer

At Amazon, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the reading journey of Manga enthusiasts across Japan. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and development. You will be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and creativity, and you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of millions of customers.

Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our users. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your passion and willingness to learn are what matter most.