Sr. System Development Engineer, Aws Cross Domain Services

About the Role The AWS Cross Domain Services team is seeking a Systems Development Engineer who is passionate about operational excellence.This engineer will help to operate and scale the services that connect AWS regions of differing security requirements.An Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) is a collection of AWS regions provided for a customer with specific security requirements.The AWS Cross Domain Services team provides solutions for customers to move data between regions with differing security requirements.We are obsessed with earning and maintaining customer trust.AWS is building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world and the AWS Cross Domain Services team is essential to AWS's dedicated cloud expansion.We need talented, adaptable engineers to help us implement and operate these complex systems.As a Systems Development Engineer on the AWS Cross Domain Services team, you will have the opportunity to leverage the latest cloud computing technologies, improve the availability of cross domain services to better serve U.S. Government agencies, use your strong background in Linux, networking, and cloud services to raise our already high operational excellence bar, operate, automate, and troubleshoot complex systems in partnership with software developer peers, and be given opportunities to grow your automation skills and gain a deeper understanding of cloud computing design patterns.You will be part of a world-class team in a fast-paced environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a start-up.This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and to gain top-notch experience in cloud computing.You will be surrounded by people who are smart, passionate about cloud computing, and believe that world-class service is critical to customer success.You will be able to measure your success by its visible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of government services for our nation.This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.Key ResponsibilitiesShape the development of infrastructure foundational services.Write tools and services to improve automation for deployment and releases.Build and maintain test fleets.Perform functional and regression testing on software.Define and perform stress testing.Monitor production software.Build on existing services and architectures and create new automated solutions.Investigate issues deeply and reinvent systems, processes, and tools as needed to drive continuous improvement for our customers.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional).5+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby.4+ years of experience with systems development deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment.4+ years of experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems to include software development, operations, automation, and process improvement.Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.Preferred Qualifications5+ years of development/programming/scripting language (Python/Java/Bash/Perl) experience.Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations.Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers.Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production.Compensation & BenefitsOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets.The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year in our highest geographic market.Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Amazon is a total compensation company.Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.For more information, please visit .Equal Opportunity EmployerAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.#J-*****-Ljbffr