Software Development Manager, Aurora Storage

Software Development Manager, Aurora Storage AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS's services and features apart in the industry.As a member of the UC organization, you'll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS.Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.Are you looking to work on the coolest technology while growing your career, in a group that cares about people just as much as products?Amazon Aurora is breaking new ground and changing the rules for relational databases.Aurora is an exciting area of innovation for AWS, especially in its storage layer.Aurora storage is a distributed, scale-out, auto healing storage platform, built grounds up by Amazon engineers.This is truly the secret sauce behind the unmatched availability, durability and performance of Aurora.The storage team puts all the principles of distributed computing into practice, at AWS scale.If you're looking to grow, come on boardWe have one of the most senior teams in AWS - and our senior engineers are eager to brainstorm, mentor, and get software built together.We're are one of the fastest growing businesses within Amazon Web Services.We are currently spread across Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area.We are successful because not only we solve deep database storage problems for our customers, we also minimize the effort required to maintain their databases by automating administrative tasks like backup, restore, disaster protection, fail-over for high availability etc.Aurora is the most advanced cloud database service out there, and we're proud to continuously raise the bar.We think we have a winning combination for both startups and enterprises who are moving all their most important data and applications to the cloud.We intend to be the world's best and fastest database, built by an excellent team, all while having fun - come join us on the journeyWe are looking for candidates that have solid analytical, design and problem diagnosis skills.Expertise with high-performance systems or service design is a plus.You should be comfortable through all phases of software development, including hiring and growing your own team of managers.The ability to translate high-level technical requirements into executable project plans is essential.If this sounds like you, come join us and help AWS continue to lead the cloud computing revolution.What is in it for you?Huge impact: Work on a service that will be used, directly and indirectly, by millions of customers.Gratification: You will know you are solving problems most software developers don't yet know exist.Critical: Databases are cornerstones to many of our customers' applications.Ownership: you will quickly become responsible for key components of the service.Learn: If want to learn about challenges of large-scale fault tolerant systems in practice – this is an opportunity of a lifetime.Innovate: We learn from our customers and invent every day.Make history: AWS is the leader in a current industry wide revolution.Have fun: Surround yourself with engineers that like to solve complex problems, but also work in a fun environment.For more information about Aurora, please visit .About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences.Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious.Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer.That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony.Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.Basic Qualifications3+ years of engineering team management experience8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experienceKnowledge 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 operationsExperience partnering with product or program management teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategyExperience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineersOur 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.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr