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System Development Engineer, ADC - Route 53

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuous innovation.
Jessup, MD, USAArlington, VA, USADenver, CO, USA
$89,200 - $185,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For System Development Engineer, ADC - Route 53

Join AWS Route 53 ADC team as a System Development Engineer working on critical cloud infrastructure for U.S. Government agencies. This role combines software development, systems engineering, and operational excellence to maintain and improve one of the world's largest DNS services. You'll be part of AWS Infrastructure Services, responsible for keeping the cloud running globally.

The position requires expertise in software development, system operations, and automation, with a focus on maintaining high availability and reliability for Route 53 services. You'll work in air-gapped environments, requiring a unique blend of security awareness and technical capability. The role demands strong problem-solving skills to handle complex distributed systems while ensuring optimal customer experience.

As part of Amazon Web Services, you'll be working with cutting-edge cloud technology, contributing to services that power organizations from startups to Global 500 companies. The team values work-life harmony and fosters an inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives and experiences.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about large-scale systems, automation, and security. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across AWS while working on critical infrastructure that demands the highest standards of reliability and security. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and significant career growth potential in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Building and maintaining critical DNS infrastructure
  • Developing automation solutions for system management
  • Troubleshooting complex distributed systems
  • Working in secure, air-gapped environments
  • Collaborating with teams across AWS Infrastructure Services

The position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship, offering a unique opportunity to work on specialized government cloud solutions while being part of Amazon's broader technical innovation ecosystem.

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Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, ADC - Route 53

  • Ensure Route 53 offers customers fast change propagation and 100% uptime SLA
  • Deploy software and troubleshoot software failures
  • Minimize human involvement through automation
  • Manage and monitor systems in air-gapped regions
  • Build software-based solutions to improve system management and monitoring

Requirements For System Development Engineer, ADC - Route 53

Python
Java
Linux
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
  • Bachelor's degree or CSSLP certification
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • US Citizenship required

Benefits For System Development Engineer, ADC - Route 53

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Work-life harmony
  • Career development resources
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Knowledge-sharing programs

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