Senior Systems Development Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled systems development engineer with expertise in automation and operations to join our AWS Managed Operations team. This role plays a pivotal part in building and leading operations and development teams focused on delivering high-availability AWS services, including EC2, S3, Dynamo, Lambda, and Bedrock.
About the Role:
This position involves designing systemic solutions that reduce operational complexity and cost across AWS regions. It also entails creating scalable automation systems to eliminate operational toil and standardize workflows.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement solutions to minimize operational complexity and costs across multiple AWS regions.
* Develop scalable automation systems to eliminate operational inefficiencies and standardize processes.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and architect solutions that deliver lasting benefits.
* Contribute to the next generation of cloud infrastructure management, ensuring solutions are both scalable and maintainable.
* Occasionally participate in on-call rotations to resolve incidents occurring outside regular working hours.
You Will Need:
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in software development or a related field.
* Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Typescript, Python, or Ruby.
* The ability to troubleshoot issues at all levels, from network to operating systems to software applications.
* Experience operating, troubleshooting, and performance tuning software applications and optimizing fleet utilization.
* A strong understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, load balancing, load shedding).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Leadership experience driving strategic initiatives requiring collaboration from multiple team members.
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (e.g., CDK, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or similar).
* Proficiency with operating services within AWS.
* Experience scripting operating system tasks using Bash, Python, etc.
* A desire to delve into and find opportunities to improve the reliability, availability, and performance of distributed software systems.
Why Choose Us?
We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, providing an environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees come from diverse backgrounds and we celebrate these differences.
Apply Now:
If you are passionate about innovation, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.