Software Development Engineer II, AWS Intelligence Initiative

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Description For Software Development Engineer II, AWS Intelligence Initiative

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their AWS Intelligence Initiative team. This role is part of a small, innovative team working on green-field services to improve operational tooling and automation across AWS services. The position focuses on developing critical products that enable AWS's global expansion and requires working with distributed systems, data mining, automation, optimization, scalability, and security.

The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud computing technologies and help U.S. Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative solutions. You'll be part of AWS's Utility Computing (UC) organization, supporting foundational services like S3 and EC2, while working on specialized security solutions for cloud services.

AWS provides a collaborative environment with strong emphasis on work-life harmony, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. The company values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences.

Key aspects of the role include building new software services, driving continuous improvement, working cross-functionally, and maintaining high security standards. The position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and involves working with sensitive government projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced developers who want to impact critical infrastructure, work with advanced technologies, and contribute to solutions that serve both commercial and government sectors. The role offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems while being part of AWS's mission to lead cloud computing innovation.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer II, AWS Intelligence Initiative

  • Build new software and services
  • Drive continuous improvement and world-class efficiency
  • Work cross-functionally with other teams
  • Anticipate bottlenecks and make trade-offs
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies
  • Drive operational excellence

Requirements For Software Development Engineer II, AWS Intelligence Initiative

Java
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming using modern programming languages (Java, C++, or C#)
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above

Benefits For Software Development Engineer II, AWS Intelligence Initiative

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Work-life harmony focus
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Medical benefits
  • 401k
  • Parental leave

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