Systems Development Engineer II, AFSS

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of the following location:

Seattle WA USA

As a Systems Development Engineer on this team you will collaborate with other experienced and senior software engineers to drive improvements to our technology operate and maintain services and software solutions and build and track metrics to ensure high quality results. Your solutions will help provide the ultimate customer service experience needed to anticipate and resolve customers questions using an automated assistant. You will have the opportunity to work with business partners leadership and other engineers influence and drive product vision and lead the design of our systems.

Key job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include maintaining the IAM (Identity and Access Management) infra of Amazon. We are using Microsoft Entra ID to provide identity to M365 suite of productivity tooling. The candidate is expected to manage and drive secure configuration and feature in Entra ID tenant with AWS technology being in forefront.

Expert knowledge in IAM domain with prior experience in AzureAD/Entra ID and Amazons Identity Center.
Managed and configured roles permissions applications in Entra ID/Azure AD tenant and in supplemental portals like Purview Defender.
Diagnosing and fixing production issues developing monitoring solutions for IAM services performing software maintenance and configuration.
Implementing the fix for internally developed code (Microsoft DSC Graph API SCIM Python JAVA) debugging and executing persistence solutions queries updating tracking and resolving technical challenges.
Writing design documents building new IAM solutions to support customer needs.
Responsibilities also include working alongside development on Amazon Corporate and Divisional Software projects updating/enhancing our current software automation of support processes documentation of our systems manage AFSS org level operational cadence and programs.

A day in the life
You will get a comprehensive view of all aspects of Amazons business. You will have the opportunity to work with massive data sets and improve the agility of our technical teams. You will be part of a growing fast-paced and innovative team. You will have ownership and responsibility to define and execute processes that enhance the productivity and savings for AWS and Amazon.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development with experience in identity directory systems architecture. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The candidate should have a successful track record of delivering large-scale engineering solutions. The desire and ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment is crucial.

Join us in this high-impact opportunity that offers interesting challenges and high visibility. Be prepared for a rigorous technical interview process as were looking for the highest quality candidates.

About the team
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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont 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 Amazons 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 its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.



- 2 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 1 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3 years of administrative experience in networking storage systems operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking storage operating systems)
- Experience automating and configuring systems using the Desired State Configuration (DSC) in a large enterprise environment

- Experience with PowerShell (preferred) Python Ruby or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.