System Development Engineer, AWS Database Services

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The System Development Engineer position at Amazon Web Services (AWS) involves working with a world-class technical team to develop and manage large-scale distributed systems, particularly focusing on AWS's database offerings. The role requires deep technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for coding, with a strong emphasis on improving customer experience and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience.
• 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering experience.
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems).
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional).
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ruby, or Java.
• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology.

Responsibilities

• Work with Amazon's largest customers to address specific needs across a full suite of services.
• Dive deep into technical issues and improve customer experience.
• Conduct deep-dive troubleshooting and technical post-mortem discussions to identify root causes of complex issues.
• Build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices.
• Streamline processes for massive scale operations.

Benefits

• Flexible work culture to support work-life balance.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree