Systems Development Engineer, AWS Commerce Platform-ADC
a w sDenver (CO)
Systems Development Engineer, AWS Commerce Platform-ADC
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a w sDenver (CO)
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About the role
Amazon Dedicated Cloud Systems Development Engineer The Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC), AWS Commerce Platform team is hiring a cleared Systems Development Engineer to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems. In this role, you will join a team of highly talented engineers that build and support Amazon's billing systems in air-gapped cloud environments as well as services and tooling to improve how we operate these services. This role enables you to deliver impact at scale, and the work you do unlocks the latest in billing and cost management capabilities for all of our US ADC customers. A successful Systems Development Engineer is focused on building services and tooling that enhance our operational posture and thinks about the impact of their designs on the scalability, availability, and operational readiness of what they create. They operate at the intersection of business problems and technology strategy. They balance constraints and consider the long-term implications of their design decisions. This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key job responsibilities include: Deep dive to root cause a customer issue Investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way Consult with the top engineers at Amazon Discuss radical new approaches to automate the remediation of operational issues You'll be part of a world-class team in a fast-paced environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a start-up. This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and to gain top-notch experience in cloud computing. You'll be surrounded by people who are smart, passionate about cloud computing and our unique customer space, and believe that world class service is critical to customer success.
A day in the life includes:
- Influencing technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams
- Using generative AI and agentic services to develop, build, and operate AWS Dedicated Cloud Commerce services
- Supporting services running in GovCloud and isolated regions
- Resolving operational challenges and innovating to automate operational tasks
- As a Software Development Engineer I you will: Work cross-functionally to foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues
- Love to code.
- Whether it's building tools in Java or solving complex system problems in Python, the ideal candidate will love using technology to solve problems
- Think Big. The ideal candidate will build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices. You will strive to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale
About the team:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running.
Inclusive Team Culture: Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
Mentorship and 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, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or above, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)
- Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
- Experience tools for automation (building, testing, releasing or monitoring)
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language
- Experience on highly concurrent, high throughput systems and knowledge of complex distributed systems
- Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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