Systems Development Engineer, Managed Operations

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

Description For Systems Development Engineer, Managed Operations

AWS Managed Operations (MO) is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join their team founded in April 2023. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on some of the largest software systems ever built, focusing on reducing operational load and toil through long-term engineering projects. As part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, you'll support critical AWS services including S3, EC2, and other innovative cloud solutions.

The position combines hands-on operations with strategic engineering work, split 50/50 between managing production systems and implementing long-term improvements. You'll be part of a best-in-class engineering team responsible for AWS Regions' day-to-day operations, focusing on availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency.

Working at AWS means joining the world's leading cloud platform provider, where innovation is constant and the scale of challenges is unprecedented. The role offers excellent growth opportunities through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career development resources. AWS values diversity and maintains an inclusive culture through various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about large-scale systems, comfortable with both operational and development work, and eager to learn continuously. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented engineers, and have the opportunity to make significant impacts on systems used by customers worldwide. The position includes relocation support within the EU and flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life harmony.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy diving deep into complex systems, value continuous learning, and want to be part of shaping the future of cloud computing while working on technology that powers some of the world's most important digital infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Systems Development Engineer, Managed Operations

  • Operating production systems (50% of time)
  • Making long-term improvements to reliability, availability, and performance of software systems (50% of time)
  • Root cause analysis of deployment failures
  • Executing sensitive time-critical changes to production
  • Developing software to automate problem resolution
  • On-call responsibility

Requirements For Systems Development Engineer, Managed Operations

Python
Java
TypeScript
Ruby
Linux
  • Proven experience in software development with proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, TypeScript, Python, or Ruby)
  • Experience with Linux, command line, and basic administration
  • Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals
  • Ability to troubleshoot at all levels - network, operating systems, and software applications
  • Experience supporting cloud systems or other services
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and anticipating problems affecting system performance

Benefits For Systems Development Engineer, Managed Operations

Relocation Benefits
  • Relocation support within European Union
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive work culture

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