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Sr. Systems Development Engineer

AWS is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuously innovating.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Sr. Systems Development Engineer

Our Region Services team at AWS is at the forefront of redefining how AWS designs, builds, and operates its regions to enable cloud infrastructure and services for customers of all sizes. We're seeking experienced Senior Systems Development Engineers who can masterfully balance daily operations with long-term engineering solutions to reduce operational complexity. This role is part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, which provides foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations. You'll work on critical systems that power one of the world's largest cloud providers, requiring constant learning and deep technical expertise. The position offers a blend of hands-on engineering work with systems architecture, focusing on building automation, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring system reliability. AWS values work-life harmony and fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated. You'll have access to extensive mentorship opportunities and career development resources, working alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to make a significant impact on AWS's infrastructure, making it ideal for engineers passionate about large-scale systems and cloud computing.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Systems Development Engineer

  • Define and/or refine system requirements
  • Participate in the development and delivery of operability-related features
  • Develop or improve application and system management tools and processes
  • Adapt and improve operations management systems and processes
  • Participate in the design and execution of production acceptance tests
  • Monitor the health of the fleet
  • Participate in on-call rotations
  • Automate system health, maintenance tasks, and reporting systems

Requirements For Sr. Systems Development Engineer

Linux
Python
Go
Java
  • 5+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience
  • 5+ years of systems development in an IT or data center environment experience
  • 3+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience
  • 3+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience
  • Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant software solutions in production
  • Must hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance

Benefits For Sr. Systems Development Engineer

  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career development resources
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive team culture

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