Senior Software Development Engineer - AWS Directory Service

AWS Directory Service is a fully managed service that allows customers to set up and run directories in the AWS cloud, or to connect AWS resources with their existing on-premises Active Directory. It's a high-scale, highly available distributed system supporting sub-second latency micro-services to a large growing customer base. We support the scale of millions of requests per second and the service needs to be always available.

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll be part of the AWS Identity organization, working on building the most secure, reliable, scalable, and performant authentication and authorization platform on the planet. You'll be designing and building operational scalability that sustains the platform's growth.

Key aspects of the role:

• Work on complex distributed systems at massive scale
• Gain top-notch experience in cloud computing
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial feel
• Collaborate with smart, passionate people who believe in world-class service

The team values work-life balance and offers flexibility in working hours. There are on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. The team works to ensure systems are fault-tolerant and addresses root causes to prevent repeated issues.

Amazon is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. They offer mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment for knowledge sharing. The team includes a mix of experience levels and tenures, with senior members providing one-on-one mentoring and thorough code reviews.

If you're passionate about cloud computing, security, and building large-scale distributed systems, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the AWS Identity organization.