Manager III, Software Development, AWS Simple Workflow (SWF)
Amazon · Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN ·
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 1+ years
Are you a software development leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and delivering products that matter to millions of customers? We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team of engineers through the full software lifecycle — from design and architecture through deployment and ongoing operations. In this role, you will own the technical vision and strategic roadmap for your team's systems, define how your software solves real customer problems, and partner across organizations to deliver impactful results.
AWS Simple Workflow (SWF) provide customers with the capability to build workflows orchestration capabilities that will solve customer business problems.
You will balance tactical execution with long-term planning, shaping both the technology and the people who build it. If you are energized by coaching engineers, navigating ambiguity, and making meaningful architectural decisions, this is an opportunity to do all of that at Amazon's scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and grow a software development team, setting the team's charter, vision, and roadmap while ensuring delivery of high-quality, maintainable software systems across the full lifecycle.
- Define and own the 1–2 year technical strategy for your team's products and systems, making architectural decisions that balance scalability, performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
- Coach and develop engineers through collaborative development planning, actionable feedback, and strategic project assignments that accelerate individual growth and strengthen the team's overall capabilities.
- Partner with product management, peer engineering teams, and stakeholders to align priorities, resolve cross-team dependencies, and deliver cohesive solutions that address customer needs.
- Establish operational metrics and audit mechanisms to measure system health and customer experience, proactively identifying risks and driving simplification of processes and architecture.
A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing operational dashboards and triaging an incoming request from a partner team, then shift into a design review where you challenge assumptions and help engineers refine their approach. After a one-on-one coaching session with a direct report, you collaborate with product and engineering peers to prioritize the next quarter's roadmap. Throughout, you balance hands-on technical judgment with people leadership, ensuring your team has the clarity and support they need to deliver great software.
About the team
Our team is focused on building software that directly improves the customer experience at Amazon. We operate in an environment where engineers take ownership of their systems end-to-end, and where collaboration across teams is essential to solving complex problems. We value inclusive leadership, continuous learning, and a culture where every voice contributes to better outcomes. If you want to lead a team that ships meaningful products and grows together, we would love to hear from you.
AWS Simple Workflow (SWF) provide customers with the capability to build workflows orchestration capabilities that will solve customer business problems.
You will balance tactical execution with long-term planning, shaping both the technology and the people who build it. If you are energized by coaching engineers, navigating ambiguity, and making meaningful architectural decisions, this is an opportunity to do all of that at Amazon's scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and grow a software development team, setting the team's charter, vision, and roadmap while ensuring delivery of high-quality, maintainable software systems across the full lifecycle.
- Define and own the 1–2 year technical strategy for your team's products and systems, making architectural decisions that balance scalability, performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
- Coach and develop engineers through collaborative development planning, actionable feedback, and strategic project assignments that accelerate individual growth and strengthen the team's overall capabilities.
- Partner with product management, peer engineering teams, and stakeholders to align priorities, resolve cross-team dependencies, and deliver cohesive solutions that address customer needs.
- Establish operational metrics and audit mechanisms to measure system health and customer experience, proactively identifying risks and driving simplification of processes and architecture.
A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing operational dashboards and triaging an incoming request from a partner team, then shift into a design review where you challenge assumptions and help engineers refine their approach. After a one-on-one coaching session with a direct report, you collaborate with product and engineering peers to prioritize the next quarter's roadmap. Throughout, you balance hands-on technical judgment with people leadership, ensuring your team has the clarity and support they need to deliver great software.
About the team
Our team is focused on building software that directly improves the customer experience at Amazon. We operate in an environment where engineers take ownership of their systems end-to-end, and where collaboration across teams is essential to solving complex problems. We value inclusive leadership, continuous learning, and a culture where every voice contributes to better outcomes. If you want to lead a team that ships meaningful products and grows together, we would love to hear from you.