Systems Development Manager

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DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Systems Development Manager

AWS Region Services team is seeking a System Development Manager to support Operations in Australia. This role combines development and operations in a true DevOps environment, working with cutting-edge services and massive-scale systems. The position involves building and supporting internal tools used by AWS developers worldwide.

As a Systems Development Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for automating processes, managing large-scale services, and ensuring operational excellence. You'll work closely with some of the leading minds in distributed systems, handling everything from development to troubleshooting high-severity issues. The role requires deep technical expertise in Linux systems, development tools, and best practices.

The position offers unique opportunities to impact AWS's global infrastructure, working with the team that redefines how AWS designs, builds, and operates its regions. You'll be part of the Utility Computing organization, supporting foundational services like S3 and EC2, while helping drive product innovations that set AWS apart in the industry.

This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep technical knowledge and strong leadership skills. You'll be expected to make complex technical decisions, mentor team members, and communicate effectively with senior leadership. The position offers excellent growth opportunities within AWS's innovative culture, where you'll work on challenging problems at global scale.

Benefits include a strong focus on work-life harmony, flexible working arrangements, and extensive career development opportunities. AWS values diverse experiences and promotes an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and inclusion events. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while building a rewarding career at one of the world's leading cloud providers.

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Responsibilities For Systems Development Manager

  • Develop and deploy operational tools to automate processes
  • Hire, develop, and mentor team members
  • Build and manage massively scaled services
  • Diagnose and resolve customer issues
  • Track service health and fix problems on complex systems
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Present to senior leadership
  • Manage data collection, analytics, and dashboard creation
  • Travel globally as needed to support team initiatives

Requirements For Systems Development Manager

Linux
  • 3+ years of engineering team management experience
  • 7+ years of engineering experience
  • 7+ years of leading multi-tier web services development
  • Knowledge of full software/hardware/networks development life cycle
  • Experience partnering with product/program management teams
  • Must hold or be able to attain Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance
  • Strong Linux system administration skills
  • Experience with system monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Knowledge of networking tools and protocols

Benefits For Systems Development Manager

  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Knowledge-sharing resources

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