Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Transactional Services

Join the innovative team at AWS building Journal, a fault-tolerant, high-performance, durable log service that powers critical distributed systems like Kinesis, S3, and DynamoDB. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll work on the Journal Control Plane services that handle over 100 million transactions per second. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building highly available distributed systems.

AWS offers a strong emphasis on work-life balance, with flexible hours and a supportive team environment. The role includes on-call duties (one week every two months) with a focus on building fault-tolerant systems. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive culture, with access to employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences.

The team values knowledge sharing and mentorship, making it an ideal environment for both personal and professional growth. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complex distributed systems challenges, and have the opportunity to influence the architecture of systems that operate at massive scale.

Working at AWS means joining a pioneer in cloud computing that continues to innovate. You'll be part of a team that values diverse perspectives, embraces new technologies, and focuses on delivering solutions that power some of the world's most successful companies. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on cloud infrastructure used globally.