Re: [tlug] Amazon.co.jp Jobs

["Josh Glover" <jmglov@example.com>]

Job #1: 2 positions available

If interested, please reply to me directly (OFF-LIST!!!). I have also
attached a PDF version of the job spec for people who like pretty
tables. ;)

Job Title: Software Development Engineer

Summary Description:
 Software Development Engineer, Amazon.co.jp Anywhere

 Amazon.co.jp is looking for a passionate, hard-working, and talented
software engineer interested in developing transactional software
applications and support tools for our fast-growing mobile device
commerce business.  Candidate will work on location in Shibuya, Tokyo,
Japan as part of a global Amazon Anywhere team based in Seattle,
U.S.A., working internally with software engineers, program managers,
and business owners, and externally with the Japanese keitai industry
business and technical partners.  Key tasks and initiatives include:
developing new user applications and internal tools specific to mobile
devices, supporting existing Amazon technologies on the keitai
platform, building support for next-generation mobile technologies,
and taking broad ownership and involvement in the Amazon.co.jp mobile
business.

 Qualified candidates should have experience developing highly
scalable, reliable, and complex transactional systems on-time and on
budget.  Should be extremely strong in Perl, XML, XSL, and UNIX
systems.  Experience with C/C++, Java, XHTML, object-oriented design
and analysis, relational databases, SQL, and transactional systems,
and software experience with mobile devices is a plus.  Must have good
communcation skills in written & spoken Japanese and English. An
ability to assume responsibility, and achieve results in a fast-paced
and high-pressure environment is critical.

Essential Functions:
#   % of Time     Description of essential functions
1  100                 Develop new features for our keitai site,
working with the business owners
                           on requirements definition

Essential Skills:
1. Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently
2. Extensive working experience with Perl, XML, and transactional systems
3. Working knowledge of C/C++, JAVA, XSL, XHTML, and SQL
4. Must have extremely good English skills (will need to communicate
about technical matters with Seattle based engineers on a regular
basis and report to an English speaking manager)
5. Japanese language skill should be medium to high (at a minimum,
must be able to navigate around a Japanese website without any
problems)

Key Competencies:
#  Competency       Description
1  Bias for action    Takes initiative without being asked. Plans
efficiently while avoiding
                                 analysis paralysis. Knows how to
take smart risks.
2 Dealing with        Able to function well in loosely structured
situations. Works effectively
  ambiguity              in situations involving uncertainty or lack
of information. Effectively
                                 handles multiple projects or tasks
at the same time.
3 Composure         Handles unexpected events calmly. Successfully copes with
                                 unintended consequences.
4 Reliability,            Works hard and does what it takes to get
results and meets deadlines.
  dependability      Takes accountability. Delivers on expected tasks
without requiring
                                 follow-up.

Education:
 Required Degree: None
 Preferred Degree: B.S. in Computer Science

Experience:
 Years of Experience    Description
 2                                      2+ years of website
development experience

Supervision:
 Reports to senior software development engineer

Attachment: Amazon-JP_SDE.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document