Software Development Engineer II, AWS Security

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Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer II, AWS Security

AWS Security is seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE) to join their team in designing and building services that address complex security challenges at AWS scale. This role focuses on developing security solutions used throughout Amazon, with an emphasis on automating permission management and reducing cognitive load for resource owners. The position offers an opportunity to work with cloud-native and containerized technologies, designing architectures that solve complex problems.

The team owns end-to-end service development, including data pipelines, processing, analytics, and customer interfaces. As a member of this highly visible program, you'll have the chance to impact security across all of AWS while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and customer focus.

The ideal candidate will have strong software development experience and a passion for security. You'll be responsible for designing scalable solutions, conducting code reviews, and mentoring team members. The role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, allowing you to grow while contributing to critical security infrastructure.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture. The organization offers extensive opportunities for professional development, with access to various security domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Work-life harmony is prioritized through flexible arrangements, and the team culture emphasizes continuous learning and embracing uniqueness.

This position represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact on cloud security while working with cutting-edge technologies and a talented team committed to maintaining customer trust through robust security solutions.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer II, AWS Security

  • Design and develop highly scalable and available services from end-to-end
  • Perform meaningful and timely code reviews
  • Coach and mentor other team members
  • Identify process improvements and define best practices
  • Build and maintain security solutions used by the entire company
  • Design and deliver software solutions to complex problems
  • Automate permission management systems

Requirements For Software Development Engineer II, AWS Security

Java
Python
TypeScript
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling of new and existing systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer II, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Work-life harmony
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences

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