Software Development Manager, AWS Security, Amazon Foundational Security Service

Amazon - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Manager

Herndon, VA

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About the position

The Software Development Manager for AWS Security at Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS) is responsible for leading a high-performing team that develops and operates internal security services for various Amazon businesses. This role involves overseeing the software architecture, development, and operations of security systems, ensuring they meet the needs of users while maintaining a strong security foundation. The position emphasizes a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration, with a focus on delivering solutions that enhance user experience and security.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-performing software development team.
• Oversee the software architecture, development, and operations of internal security systems.
• Collaborate with users to design and prototype new security features.
• Deploy software through automated systems and support newly deployed software operationally.
• Implement radical new approaches to automate fixes for operational issues.
• Work with AWS services to solve design problems and integrate applications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements and describe software product features.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching, and managing teams of Software Engineers.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.
• Opportunities for knowledge-sharing and training.
• Career-advancing resources.