Software Development Engineer - CloudWatch, Cloudwatch Agents

Join Amazon CloudWatch, where you'll be part of a team running one of the largest time-series data stores on the planet. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll work on critical systems that provide actionable visibility into the health of applications and services for AWS customers worldwide. The role involves working with modern technologies including Python, Java, GoLang, SQL, Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudFormation.

The team values work-life balance, with flexible working hours and core in-office hours from 10am to 4pm in the northern VA office. You'll participate in an on-call rotation (one week every two months), but the team emphasizes building fault-tolerant systems to minimize disruptions. The collaborative environment includes thorough code reviews, one-on-one mentoring, and a strong focus on professional growth.

You'll be solving complex challenges in massive metric ingestion, distributed systems, data visualization, log processing, analytics, and anomaly detection. The team culture emphasizes learning, curiosity, and empathy, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to grow their skills while working on impactful projects.

AWS, as part of Amazon's Utility Computing organization, continues to pioneer cloud computing innovations. You'll be contributing to services that power everything from startups to Global 500 companies. The company values diverse experiences and provides numerous resources for career development, including employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while being part of a supportive, family-oriented team that values both technical excellence and personal growth.