Systems Development Engineer, S3
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Job Location:
Herndon, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
One of the worlds highest scale storage platforms is currently looking for a Systems Development Engineer with an obsession for automation. Is this you How can you tell Youre fascinated with how software applications their developers and their operators interact to deliver the world-class Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 storage service. You have a long history of asking What if we do it this way and proposing I could develop a fix for this! You love working directly with people to diagnose their needs deliver a solution and watch it solve their problems. You believe in a full-lifecycle DevOps-based software development process that delivers well-designed tested and resilient solutions. Your professional pride is deeply wounded any time a customer discovers a bug or your solution doesnt work for them. Youre happiest working with a team of world-class engineers that are always learning and sharing new skills and techniques.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of Amazons fastest growing businesses. It services millions of customers in more than 190 countries and powers the developers who are building the next generation of global industry leaders. AWS runs a globally distributed environment operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses from startups to enterprises run their operations and applications on AWSs multi-tenant infrastructure. Each day millions of developers execute billions of transactions worldwide on the AWS Cloud.
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is storage for the Internet. Through the use of pioneering techniques in distributed computing developers are able to durably store their data on Amazons proven computing infrastructure to achieve virtually limitless storage capacity at minimal cost. S3 sets the standard for functionality cost and performance for storage in the cloud. With trillions of objects under management were one of the most successful services anywhere. But were not resting on our laurels its still the early days for cloud computing and there are boundless opportunities to continue to redefine the world of storage.
S3 Unique Regions group is responsible for S3 service in AWS regions beyond the regular public service offerings. These Unique Regions include private regions operated for the U.S. government with stringent security requirements. The group is responsible for operating the S3 service keeping it up-to-date with public service features and meeting security and architecture requirements of each unique region.
This position requires that the candidate selected 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.
Key job responsibilities
- Technical lead for small engineering team through the full software lifecycle.
- Identify plan deliver and operate software and processes that generate Customer Obsessed business impacting improvements for AWS operations.
A day in the life
As a Systems Development Engineer in the S3 Unique Regions organization you will:
- Work with AWS engineers to identify process automation opportunities.
- Perform full-lifecycle software development with constant customer interaction to scope design implement test deliver and operate software solutions.
- Learn and grow using a DevOps Agile Scrum incremental delivery philosophy with highly-supportive peers constantly sharing subject matter expertise and producing peer-reviewed code.
- Participate in on-call rotation supporting our own automation solutions and eventually move to the on-call rotation that operates the entire S3 service itself in unique regions.
About the team
We take joy in building meaningful solutions. We work side-by-side with our customers to solve their challenges and share our victories. We see diversity and inclusion as fundamental with everyone deserving a voice our respect and celebration of their contributions. We work as a team to deliver results share our expertise freely and grow together as professionals and people.
- Bachelors degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 4 years of programming with at least one modern language such as C C# Java Python Golang PowerShell Ruby experience
- 4 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 4 years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- 1 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
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of Amazons fastest growing businesses. It services millions of customers in more than 190 countries and powers the developers who are building the next generation of global industry leaders. AWS runs a globally distributed environment operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses from startups to enterprises run their operations and applications on AWSs multi-tenant infrastructure. Each day millions of developers execute billions of transactions worldwide on the AWS Cloud.
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is storage for the Internet. Through the use of pioneering techniques in distributed computing developers are able to durably store their data on Amazons proven computing infrastructure to achieve virtually limitless storage capacity at minimal cost. S3 sets the standard for functionality cost and performance for storage in the cloud. With trillions of objects under management were one of the most successful services anywhere. But were not resting on our laurels its still the early days for cloud computing and there are boundless opportunities to continue to redefine the world of storage.
S3 Unique Regions group is responsible for S3 service in AWS regions beyond the regular public service offerings. These Unique Regions include private regions operated for the U.S. government with stringent security requirements. The group is responsible for operating the S3 service keeping it up-to-date with public service features and meeting security and architecture requirements of each unique region.
This position requires that the candidate selected 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.
Key job responsibilities
- Technical lead for small engineering team through the full software lifecycle.
- Identify plan deliver and operate software and processes that generate Customer Obsessed business impacting improvements for AWS operations.
A day in the life
As a Systems Development Engineer in the S3 Unique Regions organization you will:
- Work with AWS engineers to identify process automation opportunities.
- Perform full-lifecycle software development with constant customer interaction to scope design implement test deliver and operate software solutions.
- Learn and grow using a DevOps Agile Scrum incremental delivery philosophy with highly-supportive peers constantly sharing subject matter expertise and producing peer-reviewed code.
- Participate in on-call rotation supporting our own automation solutions and eventually move to the on-call rotation that operates the entire S3 service itself in unique regions.
About the team
We take joy in building meaningful solutions. We work side-by-side with our customers to solve their challenges and share our victories. We see diversity and inclusion as fundamental with everyone deserving a voice our respect and celebration of their contributions. We work as a team to deliver results share our expertise freely and grow together as professionals and people.
- Bachelors degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 4 years of programming with at least one modern language such as C C# Java Python Golang PowerShell Ruby experience
- 4 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 4 years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- 1 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
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 VA Herndon - 151200.00 - 204600.00 USD annually
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