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Software Development Engineer, CloudFormation

Amazon is a global technology company that provides cloud computing, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence services.
$129,300 - $223,600
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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Description For Software Development Engineer, CloudFormation

AWS CloudFormation is seeking software developers to join their team in creating and managing cloud infrastructure at scale. The role involves:

  • Designing and iterating developer tools and services used by thousands of AWS users
  • Working with various technologies, primarily Java and Kotlin, with opportunities in Rust, Go, and other languages
  • Owning the entire product lifecycle from roadmap to architecture, design, and deployment
  • Collaborating closely with internal and external customers

The team values work-life balance and offers flexibility in working hours. On-call responsibilities are typically one week every two months. The team is dedicated to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and career growth, with opportunities for one-on-one mentoring and thorough code reviews.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and delivering next-generation cloud infrastructure
  • Working on highly scalable and available systems
  • Creating solutions for complex internal and external problems
  • Participating in the full software development lifecycle

The ideal candidate should be passionate about working with scalable systems, excited about cloud infrastructure, and excel in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.

Amazon offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, with employee-led affinity groups and innovative benefits. The company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, as reflected in their 14 Leadership Principles.

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, CloudFormation

  • Design and iterate developer tools and services for AWS users
  • Work with various technologies, primarily Java and Kotlin
  • Own the entire product lifecycle from roadmap to deployment
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers
  • Participate in on-call responsibilities (1 week every 2 months)
  • Design and deliver next-generation cloud infrastructure
  • Work on highly scalable and available systems
  • Create solutions for complex internal and external problems

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, CloudFormation

Java
Kotlin
Rust
Go
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience with new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, CloudFormation

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Innovative benefit offerings
  • Annual learning experiences (CORE and AmazeCon conferences)

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