DESCRIPTION

Join AWS Region Reliability and help revolutionize how AWS operates at scale! We’re building innovative solutions that redefine and optimize AWS operations across the company. Our team develops tools that streamline engineering processes and deliver novel insights to improve operations execution and management.

• Be part of a fast-growing team that’s transforming AWS operations
• Drive technical innovation in distributed systems and operational excellence
• Lead and architect solutions that impact AWS’s most critical infrastructure
• Shape the future of cloud operations across AWS

The candidate selected must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start, the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
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Key job responsibilities

• Lead and architect system-wide solutions spanning multiple engineers and teams
• Drive technology strategy decisions, balancing short-term delivery with long-term vision
• Provide technical leadership in ambiguous environments where technology strategy needs to be defined
• Build consensus across teams and drive adoption of engineering best practices
• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of robust software development
• Establish and improve operational practices including monitoring, telemetry, and incident management
• Identify and resolve root causes of endemic problems affecting multiple teams
• Design and maintain scalable, simple, and maintainable systems
• Effectively communicate technical designs and decisions to various audiences

A day in the life

As an SDE III on our team, you’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and operations teams across AWS to design and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency. You’ll:

• Lead technical design discussions and architecture reviews
• Guide junior engineers through complex problem-solving
• Review and provide feedback on designs and code from team members
• Participate in operational excellence activities including on-call rotations
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and constraints
• Work with security teams to ensure solutions meet compliance requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in team processes and technical practices

About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
  Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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

• Lead and architect system-wide solutions spanning multiple engineers and teams
• Drive technology strategy decisions, balancing short-term delivery with long-term vision
• Provide technical leadership in ambiguous environments where technology strategy needs to be defined
• Build consensus across teams and drive adoption of engineering best practices
• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of robust software development
• Establish and improve operational practices including monitoring, telemetry, and incident management
• Identify and resolve root causes of endemic problems affecting multiple teams
• Design and maintain scalable, simple, and maintainable systems
• Effectively communicate technical designs and decisions to various audience