Sr. System Development Engineer, AWS Cross Domain Services

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Description
The AWS Cross Domain Services team is seeking a Systems Development Engineer who is passionate about operational excellence.

This engineer will help to operate and scale the services that connect AWS regions of differing security requirements.

An Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) is a collection of AWS regions provided for a customer with specific security requirements.

The AWS Cross Domain Services team provides solutions for customers to move data between regions with differing security requirements.

We are obsessed with earning and maintaining customer trust.

AWS is building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world and the AWS Cross Domain Services team is essential to AWS’s dedicated cloud expansion.

We need talented, adaptable engineers to help us implement and operate these complex systems.

As a Systems Development Engineer on the AWS Cross Domain Services team, you will:

- Have the opportunity to leverage the latest cloud computing technologies.
- Improve the availability of cross domain services to better serve U.S. Government agencies.
- Use your strong background in Linux, networking, and cloud services to raise our already high operational excellence bar.
- Operate, automate, and troubleshoot complex systems in partnership with software developer peers.
- Be given opportunities to grow your automation skills and gain a deeper understanding of cloud computing design patterns.
- 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 believe that world class service is critical to customer success.

You will be able to measure your success by its visible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of government services for our nation.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

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Key job responsibilities
It is “day one” for Amazon’s Dedicated Cloud offerings.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems Development Engineer eager to: shape the development of infrastructure foundational services, write tools and services to improve automation for deployment and releases, build and maintain test fleets, perform functional and regression testing on software, define and perform stress testing, and monitor production software.

We are looking for someone who can build on existing services and architectures and is excited to create new automated solutions.

We are not constrained by how “things are usually done.” You will be encouraged to dive deep into issues and then reinvent systems, processes, and tools as needed to drive continuous improvement for our customers.

Have questions about this role?

Start a chat with the recruiter today! Please reach out to Krystan Silva at skrystan@amazon.com for inquiries.

About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry.

As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection.

Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique.

Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.

Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

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.

When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

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.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences.

Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 5+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience
- 4+ years of experience with systems development deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment
- 4+ years of experience with the designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems to include software development, operations, automation, and process improvement
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of development/programming/scripting language (Python/Java/Bash/Perl) experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers
- Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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