Software Development Manager - DynamoDB, DynamoDB

Overview In this role you will lead a team building a next‑gen cloud database service, focusing on high performance at scale. You’ll guide architecture, drive cross‑team initiatives, and shape technical practices to deliver reliable, scalable systems. You’ll mentor engineers, manage projects end‑to‑end, and partner with product leadership to align on strategy. The position sits at the core of AWS UC, with impact across AWS, Amazon, and customers relying on DynamoDB’s low latency and efficiency. This is a chance to build a world‑class team and transform a mission‑critical service. Compensation / BenefitsMentorship and career growthWork/Life Balance with flexible hoursInclusive culture and diversity initiativesFlexible work hours and arrangementsSupport for professional developmentSecurity and privacy focus ResponsibilitiesTranslate business goals into architecture and design requirementsLead multi‑engineer, cross‑team projects and mentor on project management and prioritizationDeliver high‑quality features on time and on budgetLead design reviews and set technical best practicesOversee full development lifecycle activities (planning, design, code reviews, deployment, operations)Perform data analysis to optimize servicesMaintain and apply up‑to‑date technical knowledge and adopt new technologies when appropriate Key requirementsKnowledge of engineering practices and patterns across the software/hardware/networks life cycle (coding standards, code reviews, source control, build, testing, live site operations)Experience in engineering team managementExperience in engineeringExperience in leading the definition and development of multi‑tier web servicesExperience partnering with product and program management teamsEffective communicator with users and senior stakeholdersMentoring and coaching of software engineersRecruiting and team buildingEngineering practices across full software/hardware/networks lifecycleLead multi‑tier web services developmentDesign reviews and technical leadership