Software Development Engineer II, Healthcare Security

Amazon Healthcare Security (HealthSec) protects patient data across Amazon Health Services. We are looking for Software Development Engineers to build the platforms that let our security agents and engineers work at machine speed without compromising how that data is handled. You will design, build and operate production services on AWS. Two areas need you most. The first is Context Fabric, the governed data control plane our security agents use to read and write security context, with entitlement, classification and audit on every call. The second is access-control enforcement for patient data: integrating Amazon’s attribute-based access control platform into healthcare services, with shadow-mode rollout, fail-closed behavior and clinical override paths. You will own features end to end, from design through on-call, and work with security engineers who turn their judgment into rules your systems enforce. Key job responsibilities

• Design, implement and deploy secure, highly available services and APIs on AWS (for example API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, Fargate and Step Functions)
• Build integrations with Amazon security systems such as Shepherd, Veritas and attribute-based access control, with clear failure behavior and observability
• Write design documents and lead design reviews for features you own; review peers’ code and designs
• Build testing into the work: unit and integration tests, mutation-tested guards, and canary or shadow rollouts before enforcement
• Operate what you build, including metrics, alarms, runbooks and on-call
• Use AI coding assistants and agentic tooling as part of how you build, and help shape how the team uses them About the team HealthSec Foundry is the security backbone for Amazon Health Services (AHS): Amazon Pharmacy, One Medical, PillPack and Virtual Health Services. We build the tooling, automation, platforms and pipelines that let AHS scale securely, and we build them AI-first. Our work includes Context Fabric, the governed data control plane for HealthSec’s security agents; agent-based security tooling that delivers guidance and fixes inside builders’ IDEs and code reviews; and access-control enforcement for patient data built on Amazon’s attribute-based access control platform. We serve every HealthSec pillar and partner with Amazon-wide security programs rather than duplicating them. Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why Amazon Security? At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. Inclusive Team Culture In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices. Training & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience programming with at least one software programming language - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Experience building services using AWS products - Experience with programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Go, .Net, Java or equivalent - Experience in deploying identity and access management systems, or experience in web security - Experience handling confidential information - Experience with LLM-based or agentic applications, or with Amazon Bedrock 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-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually