Job Description
Description Come build the future of cloud cost optimization at AWS! As a Senior Frontend Engineer and Tech Lead on the Optimization Consoles team, you'll own customer-facing products used by thousands of AWS customers to save millions on their cloud spend — and pioneer Gen AI-powered experiences that are redefining how users interact with complex data. We're looking for a passionate frontend leader to drive development across our suite of cost optimization products including Compute Optimizer, Cost Optimization Hub, and Optimization Widget. You'll shape the technical direction of high-impact consoles, mentor engineers, and bridge the gap between UX, Product, and Backend teams to deliver world-class experiences. What You'll Do Lead frontend architecture and development across 3+ external customer-facing consoles and internal tools Drive Gen AI initiatives integrating Amazon Q and LLM-powered dynamic UI generation Own technical strategy including React/TypeScript modernization, performance optimization, and testing frameworks Serve as a strategic bridge between UX, Product Management, and Backend engineering teams Mentor and grow engineers while influencing org-wide technical standards Deliver high-visibility launches that directly impact AWS customers' cloud spending decisions What Makes This Role Exciting Direct customer impact: Your work helps AWS customers optimize millions in cloud spend Innovation at the edge: Pioneer AI-driven UI generation using LLM + frontend frameworks High visibility: Lead re:Invent launches and shape products used customers Full ownership: Dual technical and product influence across architecture, design, and delivery Scale & complexity: Performance challenges Key job responsibilities Key Job Responsibilities - Front-End Engineer III, Optimization Console Own end-to-end frontend architecture, design, and delivery for customer-facing AWS cost optimization consoles (Compute Optimizer, Cost Optimization Hub, Optimization Widget) Drive technical strategy and modernization efforts including React/TypeScript adoption, state management patterns, build process improvements, and comprehensive testing frameworks Lead cross-functional collaboration with UX designers, Product Managers, and Backend engineers to translate complex business requirements into intuitive, high-performance user experiences Architect and implement Gen AI-powered features, including Amazon Q integration and LLM-driven dynamic UI component generation Deliver measurable performance improvements across consoles (page load speed, rendering time, code efficiency) while maintaining high quality bar with zero-defect launches Author technical design documents, implementation guides, and architectural standards that elevate org-wide engineering practices Mentor and develop junior engineers through code reviews, design guidance, and hands-on pairing on complex feature development Manage cross-service integrations across AWS partitions (standard, China, GovCloud, and isolated regions) using CDK infrastructure Lead high-visibility product launches (including re:Invent-scale deliverables) by coordinating across multiple stakeholder teams Continuously improve developer experience through tooling, automation, and establishing reusable component libraries and testing patterns Basic Qualifications 4+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experience 5+ years of front-end developer creating prototypes or wire-frames for enterprise web applications or workflows experience Experience developing with MVC/MVM frameworks (e.g. React.JS, AngularJS, Vue) Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of web services technologies such as SOAP, HTTP, WSDL, XSD, and REST Experience in a broad range of software design approaches and common UX patterns. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-