Sr Software Development Engineer, Kumo ADC Support

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Kumo ADC Support team, focusing on supporting U.S. Intelligence Community agencies. This role combines cloud computing expertise with national security importance, requiring a Top Secret security clearance.

The position involves building and operating large-scale distributed systems that power AWS services like S3, EC2, and CloudFront. You'll work with a team of passionate engineers to create innovative solutions for cloud computing challenges, focusing on automation and system reliability.

As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for developing tools and automation that minimize manual operations, working with AWS services worldwide, and maintaining highly secure and available systems. The role requires both technical leadership and hands-on development, including mentoring other team members and driving architectural decisions.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Creating automation tools for engineering efficiency
• Supporting and troubleshooting 150+ AWS services
• Collaborating with global AWS engineering teams
• Contributing to the development of secure cloud solutions for intelligence agencies
• Leading design and architecture of new and existing systems

The ideal candidate will have extensive software development experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to think innovatively about complex problems. This position offers unique exposure to both cutting-edge cloud technology and critical national security infrastructure.

AWS provides a collaborative environment focused on learning and innovation, with opportunities for career growth and mentorship. The company values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture that embraces diversity through various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences.

This role represents a unique opportunity to work with advanced cloud computing technologies while supporting critical national security initiatives. The position requires maintaining active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph, reflecting the sensitive nature of the work and its importance to national security infrastructure.