Software Development Engineer II – Amazon Global Payments Tech | Job in Bangalore (ID: 2918902)
💻 Amazon Hiring: Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) – Global Payments Tech | ADCI – Karnataka
Are you passionate about building large-scale, distributed, and highly available systems that power financial transactions across the globe? Do you want to contribute to one of the most vital aspects of e-commerce—payments—at a company that moves billions of dollars each year? If so, Amazon’s Global Payments Tech team has the perfect opportunity for you.
Amazon is actively hiring a Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) for its Global Payments Technology division at ADCI (Amazon Development Center India) in Karnataka. This role is tailored for experienced software developers who are ready to define, design, and implement payment systems that operate at global scale and real-time speed.
🌐 About Amazon Global Payments Tech
Amazon’s Global Payments Platform is one of the most critical systems powering its e-commerce ecosystem. From processing credit and debit card payments to enabling gift card redemptions and seller disbursements, this technology stack is trusted to handle millions of transactions daily across hundreds of countries. It supports high availability, low latency, and fault-tolerant transaction processing to deliver seamless and secure financial experiences to over 100 million customers and merchants.
This team supports services across Amazon.com, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kindle, and more. As a Software Development Engineer II, you’ll be working on innovations in areas like currency choice, pay-on-delivery, localized payment methods, financial reconciliation, and fraud prevention.
🧑💼 Job Title: Software Development Engineer II – Global Payments Tech
Company: Amazon Development Center India (ADCI)
Job ID: 2918902
Location: Karnataka, India
Team: Global Payments Technology
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: On-site / Hybrid based in Bangalore
📋 Job Description
As an SDE II at Amazon Global Payments, you will be a core developer, responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and supporting payment systems that enable seamless transactions for customers and merchants around the world.
You’ll be involved in every stage of the software development life cycle (SDLC)—from requirements analysis and architectural design to implementation, deployment, and production support. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other engineering teams across global Amazon offices.
This is a high-impact role where your code directly influences how billions of dollars flow through Amazon’s ecosystem.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software systems to support global payment processing.
Lead the implementation of multi-tier distributed applications that meet Amazon’s standards for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Estimate engineering efforts, create implementation plans, and manage timely delivery of features.
Collaborate with other software developers, QA teams, and project managers across Amazon to define technical strategies and deliver product goals.
Conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and promote coding standards.
Innovate constantly to improve the accuracy, speed, and fault tolerance of Amazon’s payment systems.
Participate in on-call production support and resolve live issues to ensure system reliability.
Influence the technical direction of the team by bringing fresh ideas and driving adoption of modern tools and architectures.
📚 Basic Qualifications
To be successful in this role, Amazon is looking for candidates with the following foundational experience:
3+ years of professional, non-internship experience in software development.
2+ years of experience in system design and architecture, particularly with a focus on scalable and distributed systems.
Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, C++, Python, or C#.
Deep understanding of data structures, object-oriented design, and algorithms.
🌟 Preferred Qualifications
While not mandatory, the following qualifications will help your application stand out:
3+ years of experience working across the full software development lifecycle, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and deployments.
Experience with cloud-based architectures (AWS preferred), microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Familiarity with payment gateways, financial systems, or fintech platforms is a major plus.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead by technical example.
💡 Why Join Amazon Global Payments Tech?
1. Massive Scale
Work on systems that process tens of billions of dollars annually. Every line of code you write could impact millions of users globally.
2. Innovation at Its Core
Join a culture that values thinking big and continuously challenges norms to improve customer experience, streamline payment flows, and boost performance.
3. Real-Time Financial Systems
Build resilient systems that work in real-time, operate under tight SLAs, and require zero downtime, even during peak sales events like Prime Day.
4. Career Growth & Leadership
Amazon provides multiple avenues for professional growth. Whether it’s through internal mobility, certifications, or leadership development programs, your career goals matter.
🧑🤝🧑 Inclusive Work Culture & Accommodations
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or require any kind of accommodation during the application, interview, or onboarding process, Amazon will provide the necessary support. Visit Amazon Accommodations for more information or contact your assigned recruiting partner.
💸 Compensation and Benefits
While specific salaries are not disclosed, Software Development Engineer II roles at Amazon typically offer:
CTC Range: ₹25 LPA – ₹40 LPA (based on experience & skillset)
Performance-based annual bonus
Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits
Learning and development allowance
Parental leave, caregiving support, and other work-life benefits
Access to AWS training, technical conferences, and internal upskilling platforms
🚀 How to Apply
If you’re ready to build systems that make a global impact, here’s how to apply:
Go to the official Amazon Careers page:
🔗 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2918902
Click on “Apply Now“.
Sign in with your Amazon.jobs account (or create a new one).
Upload your resume, optionally add a cover letter.
Complete any online coding assessments, if required.
Track your application through the dashboard.
🧭 Interview Process
The selection process for the SDE II position generally includes:
Online coding test (via Amazon HackerRank or similar)
Technical phone screen (Data structures, algorithms, problem-solving)
Virtual/Onsite interviews (System design, behavioral questions, real-world problem discussions)
Bar Raiser Interview (Amazon leadership principles + problem-solving)