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Description
AWS is set to introduce the inaugural European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), marking a significant development in utility computing (UC). To spearhead this initiative, we are actively seeking experienced systems engineers with a strong background in automation and operations. As part of the AWS Managed Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading operations and development teams dedicated to delivering high-availability AWS services, including EC2, S3, Dynamo, Lambda, and Bedrock, exclusively for EU customers. For more information on ESC, please check out our blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/in-the-works-aws-european-sovereign-cloud/
Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the launch of the ESC in 2025, working closely with global AWS teams, and influencing the evolution of AWS services and technology. A typical day involves collaborating with technology leaders, enhancing day-to-day operations, and ensuring improvements in availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency of the ESC. You will also participate in “on-call” rotations to resolve incidents out-of-hours.
The goal is to deliver scalable services and ensure high-availability for EU customers. If you are experienced and seeking a challenging, impactful opportunity, join us in building a top-tier development and operations team aligned with AWS’s commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation.
Utility Computing (UC)
European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) is part of AWS Utility Computing (UC).
AWS UC supports product innovations across Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps services. Managed Operations engineers work with AWS customers requiring specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Eligibility requirements
* Fluency in written and spoken English.
* Legal right to work in Ireland.
* Relocation support provided within the EU.
* On-call responsibilities involved.
About The Team
Diverse Experiences
We value diverse backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We welcome those starting their careers or with alternative experiences.
Why AWS?
AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups to Fortune 500 companies. We innovate continuously to power businesses worldwide.
Inclusive Team Culture
We foster a culture of inclusion through employee-led groups and events that celebrate diversity.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We offer resources for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement.
Work/Life Balance
Flexible hours and arrangements support your work-life harmony.
Basic Qualifications
* 5+ years in systems engineering, with hardware, software, networking, and OS experience.
* Experience creating and improving SOPs.
* Knowledge of operational best practices.
* Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Ruby.
* Troubleshooting skills for software performance, reliability, and availability issues.
Preferred Qualifications
* Cross-organizational leadership experience.
* Mentoring junior engineers.
* Performance tuning and fleet optimization skills.
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like CDK, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Ansible.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and privacy. For accommodations during the application process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.
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