Platform Engineer, Managed Operations

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Description For Platform Engineer, Managed Operations

AWS is launching its first European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), a major advancement in utility computing. As a Platform Engineer in the AWS Managed Operations team, you'll be crucial in building and leading operations teams for high-availability AWS services like EC2, S3, Dynamo, Lambda, and Bedrock, specifically for EU customers.

Your role involves overseeing the ESC launch in 2025, collaborating with global AWS teams, and shaping AWS services evolution. Daily responsibilities include working with technology leaders, improving operations, and enhancing availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency of the ESC.

You'll participate in on-call rotations for out-of-hours incident resolution. The position focuses on delivering scalable services and ensuring high availability for EU customers. This role is part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), which provides foundational services and continuous product innovations.

Key aspects of the role:

  • Balancing daily operations with long-term software engineering
  • Deep diving into various systems and technologies
  • Collaborating with technology leaders
  • Contributing to operational improvements
  • Ensuring service excellence across multiple metrics

Benefits include:

  • Inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Work-life harmony focus
  • Relocation support within EU
  • Comprehensive learning and development resources

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to join a best-in-class development engineering team committed to AWS's customer satisfaction and innovation standards. The role requires English fluency and legal right to work in Ireland.

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Responsibilities For Platform Engineer, Managed Operations

  • Build and lead operations teams for high-availability AWS services
  • Oversee the launch of European Sovereign Cloud in 2025
  • Collaborate with global AWS teams
  • Improve availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency
  • Participate in on-call rotations for incident resolution
  • Balance daily operations with long-term software engineering improvements

Requirements For Platform Engineer, Managed Operations

Java
Python
Linux
  • Experience in software development with proficiency in Java, Typescript, Python, or Ruby
  • Experience with Linux, command line and basic administration
  • Computer networking fundamentals knowledge
  • Ability to troubleshoot at all levels - network, operating systems, and software applications
  • Experience supporting cloud systems or other services
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and anticipating system performance issues

Benefits For Platform Engineer, Managed Operations

Medical Insurance
Relocation Benefits
Visa Sponsorship
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Work-life harmony
  • Relocation support within EU
  • Comprehensive learning resources
  • Medical benefits

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