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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
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Amazon is hiring a Senior System Development Engineer to lead the technical strategy for their Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team. You'll work with AWS infrastructure and software tools to enhance data platforms. This position requires hands-on experience and strong problem-solving skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in system development engineering, particularly in building and maintaining complex systems. Your expertise in AWS and infrastructure as code allows you to design robust solutions that meet operational needs. You thrive in ambiguous situations and can make informed decisions quickly, ensuring that your team remains agile and responsive to challenges.
Your hands-on approach means you are comfortable shipping code and leading by example. You have a strong understanding of CI/CD practices and are committed to establishing engineering best practices within your team. You enjoy collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to understand their challenges and ensure that the solutions you develop are effective and user-friendly.
Desirable
Experience with observability tools and testing standards is a plus, as is familiarity with data platforms and software tools that enhance operational efficiency. You are a proactive communicator, capable of breaking down complex problems into manageable tasks for your team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will own the technical strategy and architecture for the team's data platforms and software tools. You will establish best practices for CI/CD and infrastructure as code, ensuring that your team adheres to high standards of quality and efficiency. You will work closely with maintenance and operations teams to identify their challenges and develop solutions that bring clarity to complex systems.
You will lead the execution of projects, decomposing ambiguous problems into deliverable work while enabling your team members to contribute effectively. Your leadership will guide the team in iterating on solutions based on real-time feedback from users, ensuring that the tools you build are both practical and impactful.
What we offer
Amazon provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the company's operations. We offer competitive compensation, including equity and comprehensive benefits, to support your well-being and professional growth.
Join us at Amazon, where you can make a difference in how we deliver packages to customers at scale. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your unique perspective could be just what we need.
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