System Development Engineer, AWS Database Services

Amazon • Dunn Loring, 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 emphasizes collaboration with demanding customers to address their specific needs, diving deep into technical issues, and enhancing the overall customer experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a passion for coding, and a commitment to making work enjoyable while contributing to innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 1+ years of experience in designing or architecting systems.
• 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, and operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals including networking, storage, and 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 Scrum methodology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to address specific needs across AWS database services.
• Dive deep into technical issues and conduct post-mortem discussions to identify root causes of complex problems.
• Build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices.
• Develop tools and solve complex system problems using programming languages such as Java and Python.
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency and scalability.

Benefits

• Flexible 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