Scale at Amazon is, well, really big. As a Software Development Engineer in the Books Detail Page team, you'll be at the forefront of Amazon's eCommerce experience, building solutions that impact millions of customers worldwide. You'll work on high-scale, complex systems that require innovative thinking and technical excellence. You'll be part of a small, diverse team that makes the Amazon magic happen by creating compelling, customer-centric features that help readers discover and evaluate books effectively.Key job responsibilities- Design and implement scalable, maintainable software solutions that power the Books Detail Page experience- Drive technical excellence through code reviews, mentoring, and establishing best practices- Own the full software development lifecycle from design to production deployment- Collaborate with product and UX teams to define and implement features that delight our customers- Participate in operational excellence by ensuring system reliability and performance- Balance technical debt reduction with new feature development- Write clear technical documentation and contribute to architecture decisionsA day in the lifeAs an SDE, you'll start your day reviewing operational metrics and addressing any immediate concerns. You'll participate in team stand-ups to align on priorities and collaborate with teammates. You might spend time designing new features, writing high-quality code, reviewing pull requests, or participating in technical design reviews. You'll work closely with TPMs and Product Managers to refine requirements and ensure technical feasibility. You'll also mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving our development practices.About the teamBooks Detail Page is the cornerstone of Amazon's Books eCommerce funnel. After successfully addressing technical debt, we're now in an exciting phase of customer-focused innovation. Our charter comprises three teams working together to create compelling features that help customers make informed decisions about their book purchases. We own the entire page experience and are passionate about building features that enhance the book discovery and evaluation process.