Sr. Developer Advocate, DACH, AWS Developer Experience

Amazon; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a Senior Developer Advocate in Munich to shape software development and AI in the DACH region. This role combines software development expertise with community building across German-speaking countries, emphasizing open source technologies. Responsibilities include creating technical content and driving initiatives to support developers. Strong German and English skills are required, along with experience in software development and open source ecosystems.

Leistungen

Flexible work hours

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Qualifikationen

• 5 years experience in software development in professional environments.
• Strong understanding of open source ecosystems and community dynamics.
• Experience with modern development tools and practices.

Aufgaben

• Drive technical initiatives showcasing modern software development practices.
• Create and deliver compelling technical content in German and English.
• Build and nurture developer communities across the DACH region.
• Collaborate with teams to influence product roadmaps based on community feedback.

Kenntnisse

Native-level German language skills

Fluent English

5 years experience in software development

Strong understanding of open source ecosystems

Experience with modern development tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job ID: 3091579 | AWS EMEA SARL (Germany Branch)

At AWS, we're looking for a Developer Advocate to shape the future of software development and AI in the DACH region. As a Senior Developer Advocate on our Developer Experience team, you'll combine your software development expertise with your passion for building and nurturing developer communities across German‑speaking countries. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how the next generation of applications are built, with a strong focus on open source technologies, AI coding assistants and agentic AI, while working alongside creators and innovators in this rapidly evolving space.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive technical initiatives that showcase modern software development practices, emphasizing the integration of open source technologies with AWS services.
• Create and deliver compelling technical content in German and English through conference talks, workshops, and live coding sessions.
• Build and nurture developer communities across the DACH region, with a particular focus on professional developers and students.
• Develop and share best practices for building modern applications using open source technologies and cloud services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to influence product roadmaps based on DACH developer community feedback.
• Create regional content including code samples, architecture patterns, blog posts and implementation guides.
• Engage with open source communities and maintain strong presence in regional developer networks.
• Work with local partners, educational institutions and open source organizations to grow the next generation of developers.

About the team

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small‑ and mid‑market accounts to enterprise‑level customers, including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world‑class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission‑critical applications on top of AWS services.

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Basic Qualifications

• Native‑level German language skills and fluent English.
• 5 years experience in software development in professional environments.
• Strong understanding of open source ecosystems and community dynamics.
• Experience with modern development tools and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active contributor to open source AI projects.
• Track record of community building and developer advocacy.
• History of technical content creation (blogs, talks, videos, etc.).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS knowledge a plus).
• Understanding of the DACH region’s technical ecosystem.
• Experience in organizing or leading open source initiatives or events.
• Willingness to travel within the DACH region.

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