Developer Advocate, Backend (C#, .NET), AWS Developer Experience

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate .NET Backend Developer Advocate to inspire developers in leveraging AWS for scalable backend solutions. This dynamic role involves creating technical content, engaging with the developer community, and showcasing best practices for cloud-native .NET applications. You'll work closely with product teams, deliver workshops, and stay updated on the latest technologies. If you love sharing knowledge and driving adoption of cloud services, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the developer ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with C# and .NET.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Create technical content and deliver workshops for .NET developers.
• Engage with the .NET community and provide guidance on AWS.

Skills

C#

.NET

Cloud Technology

Public Speaking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

AWS

CI/CD Pipelines

Amazon ECS

Job description

Developer Advocate, Backend (C#, .NET), AWS Developer Experience

Are you a .NET backend developer who is passionate about cloud technology and loves sharing knowledge? Do you enjoy architecting scalable backend solutions and want to inspire others to leverage the power of AWS with C# and .NET? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a .NET Backend Developer Advocate to join our team in Bangalore, India. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of cloud-powered .NET development, showcasing how AWS can supercharge backend applications and microservices.

Key job responsibilities

As a .NET Backend Developer Advocate, you'll play a crucial role in driving adoption of AWS services among .NET developers. You'll be responsible for creating compelling content, engaging with the developer community, and showcasing best practices for building cloud-native .NET applications on AWS. Key responsibilities include:

1. Develop and deliver technical content including blog posts, tutorials, sample code, and documentation focused on .NET application development on AWS.
2. Create and present workshops, webinars, and conference talks demonstrating AWS solutions for .NET developers.
3. Engage with the .NET community through social media, forums, and events to provide guidance and gather feedback.
4. Collaborate with product teams to provide developer perspectives and influence AWS services for .NET application development.
5. Stay current with latest .NET and AWS technologies, integrating new features into your advocacy work.

A day in the life

Your day might start with a team standup, aligning on current projects, followed by coding a demo on microservices using .NET Core, Docker, and Amazon ECS. After lunch, you could write a blog post on optimizing C# Lambda functions. The afternoon might involve preparing for a workshop on scalable APIs with ASP.NET Core and API Gateway, and answering AWS questions on social platforms. You might end the day exploring new .NET and AWS integrations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
2. 5+ years in backend development with C# and .NET, focusing on creating performant, scalable applications.
3. Familiarity with cloud services, especially those relevant to backend development (e.g., containerization, serverless, managed databases).
4. Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with experience delivering technical content to developers of varied backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience with AWS services, especially those that enable .NET development.
2. Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
3. Familiarity with microservices architecture and container technologies (e.g., Docker).
4. Demonstrable experience engaging with developer communities, including creating technical content, public speaking, or active participation on platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, or developer forums.
5. Willingness to travel as required.

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