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Key Highlights
- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
Amazon, headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA, is the world's largest online retailer and a leader in cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS). With over 1.5 million employees globally, Amazon operates in various sectors, including AI with its Alexa devices and a vast marketplace k...
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Overview
Amazon is hiring a DevOps Engineer for the Hosted Execution team to manage and build tech solutions that empower customers. You'll work with AWS and various web services to enhance developer productivity. This role requires 2+ years of experience in software development or technical support.
Job Description
Who you are
You have at least 2 years of experience in software development or technical support, which has equipped you with the skills to troubleshoot and debug complex technical systems. Your experience with scripting in modern programming languages allows you to automate processes effectively, enhancing overall productivity. You possess a solid understanding of web services and distributed systems, which is crucial for managing customer-facing products. Your organizational skills enable you to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining professionalism under pressure. You are detail-oriented and can identify potential problems before they arise, implementing solutions that prevent outages. Your strong verbal and written communication skills help you engage effectively with customers and team members alike.
Desirable
Experience with hardware and software RAID maintenance is a plus, as is familiarity with customer support processes. Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, will be beneficial in this role.
What you'll do
As a DevOps Engineer on the Hosted Execution team, you will be responsible for delivering strategic goals for Amazon Global Infrastructure Runtime for Developers (GRID) systems. Your role will involve managing and building tech solutions that empower our customers, ensuring that their experience with our products is seamless and efficient. You will engage with customers to provide support and troubleshoot issues, ensuring that their needs are met promptly. Your responsibilities will also include identifying opportunities for automation to improve developer productivity, which is a key focus of our team. You will work closely with other engineers to implement solutions that enhance system reliability and performance. Additionally, you will participate in migrations and maintenance tasks, ensuring that our systems are up-to-date and functioning optimally. Your ability to prioritize projects effectively will be essential as you navigate the demands of this role.
What we offer
Joining Amazon means being part of a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers you to deliver the best results for our customers. You will have the opportunity to work on large company-wide initiatives, contributing to the development of customer-facing products that have a significant impact. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. This contract position offers a unique chance to grow your skills in a dynamic environment while making a difference in the lives of our customers.
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