European Sovereign Cloud Initiative
A ground-breaking opportunity to spearhead the launch of Amazon Web Services' (AWS) European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), a major development in utility computing.
We are seeking an experienced Systems Development Engineer with a strong background in automation and operations to lead operations and development teams delivering high-availability AWS services exclusively for EU customers.
The role involves collaborating with global AWS teams, influencing the evolution of AWS services and technology, and ensuring improvements in availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency of the ESC.
Main Responsibilities:
* Oversight of the ESC launch in 2025
* Closely working with global AWS teams
* Influencing the evolution of AWS services and technology
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the team to deliver scalable services and ensure a high-availability experience for EU customers. Experience in software development or related fields is required, along with proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
Key Requirements:
* Proficiency in a modern programming language (Java, Typescript, Python, or Ruby)
* Experience with Linux and basic administration
* Ability to troubleshoot issues at all levels
The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills across languages, as well as experience operating high-availability distributed software applications and optimizing fleet utilization. Strong understanding of network fundamentals and monitoring frameworks is also desirable.
What We Offer:
* Relocation support within the European Union
* On-call responsibility
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