Software Development Engineer , AWS Global Infrastructure
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Location: Bellevue, WA 98006
Description:
Are you customer obsessed? Are you interested in working on products that are disrupting the data center software industry? Does solving difficult technical challenges appeal to you? Do you want to "work hard, have fun, and make history?" The Data Center Automation team is responsible for building the systems that automate and orchestrate the physical work processes that occur inside all of AWS' global data centers. We utilize advanced technology within our software development process, including Ruby, Python, Java, and React, all designed to run on top of our own AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, EMR, Redshift, Kinesis, Lambda and Amazon Machine Learning. You'll have the opportunity to work with the brightest and most creative engineers in the industry as we continue to grow the AWS business to meet the needs of our customers today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Key job responsibilities
This role requires creative engineering, a strong customer focus, and collaboration with your team and leadership.
Get deep into the technical details, are proactive in removing roadblocks, pave the way for innovation, and can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You have a thorough understanding of software processes (development, configuration, testing, and deployment) and are able to identify risks early on. You are able to credibly coordinate between teams of technical resources and business stakeholders. You have excellent customer relationship skills and are an advocate for the customer. You are able to negotiate and gain buy-in on technical decisions and ensure that appropriate software engineering practices are employed to deliver high quality results. You think big, dive deep and deliver results.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 2+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- 1+ years of server-side development experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in computer architecture
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Industrial experience with AWS services e.g. Lambda, Kinesis, Dynamo DB, SNS, SQS, S3, RDS
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key job responsibilities
This role requires creative engineering, a strong customer focus, and collaboration with your team and leadership.
Get deep into the technical details, are proactive in removing roadblocks, pave the way for innovation, and can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You have a thorough understanding of software processes (development, configuration, testing, and deployment) and are able to identify risks early on. You are able to credibly coordinate between teams of technical resources and business stakeholders. You have excellent customer relationship skills and are an advocate for the customer. You are able to negotiate and gain buy-in on technical decisions and ensure that appropriate software engineering practices are employed to deliver high quality results. You think big, dive deep and deliver results.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 2+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- 1+ years of server-side development experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in computer architecture
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Industrial experience with AWS services e.g. Lambda, Kinesis, Dynamo DB, SNS, SQS, S3, RDS
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.