Software Development Engineer, Backend, DataX
Company: Audible
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: August 5, 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 dataX (Data excellence) team at Audible are the
stewards at the heart of a complex data ecosystem spanning across
Audible and Amazon, providing solutions within our highly scalable
data management and processing platforms to enable teams across
Audible to access critical insights about our customers and our
business, to make our data-driven culture real. Our team is highly
collaborative, bringing together both software and data engineering
disciplines, so that not only are we subject matter experts in the
data itself, but we also deliver service-oriented solutions to
transparently empower data capture, data integration, and
fundamental data productivity, using a modern tech stack with
best-in-breed open-source technologies and AWS data services.ABOUT
YOUYou feel pride in every step forward, however big, or small; to
you, each challenge represents a well-executed venture to support
our listeners. If you re looking to build on your skills and grow
into a leader, this is your next step. We look for people who take
responsibility, set their standards high and see every failure as
an opportunity to learn. You re looking for an environment where
you can thrive. With opportunities to challenge yourself and a
talented team by your side, you ll find what you re looking for at
Audible.As a Software Development Engineer, you will:
- Design, develop, and test software components and applications
for the largest creator and provider of audiobooks in the
world.
- Work on an agile engineering team writing maintainable and
scalable code for software components and influencing team
decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop,
test, and launch software that impacts our customers and inspires
your peers.
- Use technology to solve difficult problems. Define a design,
turn it into high quality code, and deliver it on schedule.
Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms,
knowing when it is (and isn t) appropriate to use them.
- Independently clarify technical requirements, assessing
development estimates and apply a broad range of design
approaches.
- Review code of other team members and provide constructive
direction.
- Drive continuous improvement of software quality, customer
experience, and maintainability of products/features.
- 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
- Experience writing clear, maintainable and extensible code.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate
highly complex and ambiguous situations
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and
successfully resolve ambiguity
- Willingness to learn, be open minded to new ideas and different
opinions yet knowing when to stop, analyze, and reach a
decision
- Full-stack development experience - web + services - If you've
built something in your spare time send us the link, we'd love to
hear about it
- Ability to think creatively and adapt messages to the audience.
Can provide information to technical and non-technical stakeholders
alike and guide them to confidently informed decisions
- Knowledge of Core Data and database design
- Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production
environment
- Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Spark,
etc.)
- Experience working with Agile methodologiesABOUT AUDIBLEAt
Audible, we innovate and inspire through the power of voice. We're
changing the narrative on storytelling. As a leading creator and
provider of premium audio storytelling, 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 offers a Hub+Home hybrid workplace model that gives
employees flexibility between gathering in a common office space
(work from hub) and remote work (work from home). Some teams will
work mostly at hub, some mostly at home and others hybrid. For more
information, please visit adbl.co/hybrid.
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
Keywords: Audible, Trenton , Software Development Engineer, Backend, DataX, IT / Software / Systems , Piscataway, New Jersey
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