In AWS Region Services we build the software systems services and infrastructure that enable Amazon teams across the world to do their work on a daily basis. Were looking for a Software Development Engineer that is ready to join us and help innovate on behalf of our customers.
In this role you will participate directly in the AWS technology ecosystem. You will be join a group of technology leaders that are committed to delight our customers. You will own the architecture for a new generation of custom security solutions. You will work with technology experts from across the company. If you are ready for an opportunity like this we would love to hear from you.
Builders at Amazon work on real world problems on a global scale own their systems endtoend and influence the direction of our technology that impacts hundreds of millions customers around the world. Join a team of super smart customer obsessed developers that think big and have fun.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance or higher.
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Key job responsibilities
Define and/or refine hardware requirements participate in the development and delivery of operabilityrelated features such as system health monitoring diagnostics repair and other selfhealing automation
Develop or further existing application and system management tools and processes that reduce manual efforts and increase overall efficiency
Adapt and improve operations management systems and processes to accommodate rapid and increasing growth in systems and traffic
Participate in the design and of production acceptance tests and new hardware evaluations
Monitor the health of the fleet automating system health maintenance tasks and reporting systems as needed
This role will sit in our headquarters in Arlington Northern Virginia.
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About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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 Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3 and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2 to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll 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
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Work/Life Balance
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Mentorship and Career Growth
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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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
2 years of noninternship professional software development experience
1 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Bachelors degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C C# Java Python Golang PowerShell Ruby
Current active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above
Experience with PowerShell (preferred) Python Ruby or Java
Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
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