Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Transactional Services

AWS is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join the Journal team, which builds critical distributed systems infrastructure. Journal is a fault-tolerant, high-performance, durable log service that commits over 100 million transactions per second. This role focuses on building Control Plane services and automations at scale.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge distributed systems technology that powers major AWS services like Kinesis, S3, and DynamoDB. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and work-life balance. The role involves designing highly available systems, mentoring other engineers, and participating in an on-call rotation.

AWS offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive base salary, equity, and full benefits. The company strongly emphasizes inclusion and diversity, with ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40,000 employees globally. They support career growth through mentorship and learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in distributed systems, proven leadership abilities, and a track record of delivering complex technical projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work on large-scale systems that directly impact millions of AWS customers while being part of a supportive and innovative team.