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  • 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

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Software Engineering Mid-Level

AmazonHerndon - On-Site

Posted 1w ago🏛️ On-SiteMid-LevelSoftware Engineering📍 Herndon💰 $129,300 - $129,300 / yearly
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Overview

Amazon is hiring a Software Development Engineer II to build innovative services that secure AWS physical locations. You'll work with AWS services in a fully Infrastructure as Code environment. This position requires US citizenship.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a strong background in software development, with experience in designing and implementing secure services that protect physical locations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with stakeholders to understand business and customer value. You are committed to operational excellence, identifying root causes of issues and implementing permanent fixes while continually improving team operations. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex architecture challenges with extensible, scalable solutions, and you believe that 'can't be done' isn't an answer.

You are familiar with the full software development lifecycle, from scoping and design through testing, deployment, and maintenance. You have experience working in an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environment, and you take ownership of your work, ensuring that solutions balance customer requirements with team objectives. You are a US Citizen, as this position requires.

What you'll do

In this role, you will join the Amazon Optics team and contribute to building critical services used by Corporate and AWS data center employees. You will design, develop, and optimize solutions that enhance security and preserve the trust that AWS users have placed in the company. You will actively participate in the software development lifecycle, making meaningful contributions from the initial design phase through to deployment and maintenance. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with passionate software engineers to build systems essential for keeping Corporate and AWS sites secure worldwide.

You will take ownership of operational excellence, identifying root causes of issues and implementing permanent fixes while continually improving team operations. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business and customer value, ensuring that you deliver solutions that meet both customer requirements and team objectives. Your role will involve tackling complex architecture challenges and seeking ways to simplify processes and systems.

What we offer

At Amazon, you will be part of a team that is at the forefront of innovation in security services. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the security of AWS physical locations. We offer a competitive compensation package, including equity, sign-on payments, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information about our employee benefits, please visit our website. This position will remain posted until filled, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.

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