Senior Java Developer - Amazon -

Job Title: Java Developer Location: Boston, MA (Onsite)
Company: Amazon
Salary: 120K Experience Required: 8+ Years

Job Summary:

Amazon is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join our Boston-based team. This role demands strong programming fundamentals, especially in Java, and the ability to perform in high-impact technical interviews. While Kotlin is not required, the ability and willingness to learn it is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable backend systems using Java (Kotlin experience is a plus).

• Participate in full software development lifecycle.

• Solve algorithmic problems under time constraints (typical of Amazon interview style).

• Contribute to system design and architecture discussions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for deployment and support.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong Java programming experience.

• Excellent problem-solving and algorithmic thinking (LeetCode-style problems: matrix manipulation, BFS, array optimizations, etc.).

• Comfortable learning Kotlin as needed.

Nice-to-Have Skills (not interview-focused but relevant to the role):

• Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.

• Familiarity with Gradle.

• Basic knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (note: no dedicated DevOps team).

Interview Process:

• One-hour coding test focused on data structures and algorithms.

• Emphasis on logical thinking, optimization, and clean coding.