Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security Platform Engineering - Query Platform

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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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Description For Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security Platform Engineering - Query Platform

Join Amazon Security Platform Engineering's Query Platform team to work on cutting-edge security solutions that protect Amazon and its customers. This role focuses on building and maintaining petabyte-scale data query systems that enable critical security functions like incident response, analytics, and threat-hunting. You'll be working with Amazon's vast ecosystem including e-commerce, Prime, Alexa, and AWS.

The position requires strong software engineering skills and experience with distributed systems. You'll be responsible for developing and supporting the Query Platform services, modernizing data catalog systems, and creating innovative job orchestration solutions. The role combines technical expertise in big data technologies with security-focused applications.

Amazon Security offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale security challenges while contributing to the protection of one of the world's largest technology companies. The team culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity and inclusion, and work-life harmony. You'll have access to extensive training resources and career development opportunities.

The role is based in Herndon, VA, and offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages applications from candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes innovation, customer trust, and technical excellence while maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security Platform Engineering - Query Platform

  • Build and support Amazon Security's Query Platform
  • Modernize security intelligence platform's data catalog and governance services
  • Innovate and build data triggered job orchestration services
  • Enable low-latency job execution on security data
  • Provide customers with rule based access controls and fine-grained data access

Requirements For Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security Platform Engineering - Query Platform

Java
Python
Scala
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems
  • Proficiency in Scala, Java, or Python
  • Knowledge of big-data compute engines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits For Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security Platform Engineering - Query Platform

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Work-life harmony

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