Graduate Devops Engineer, AWS

Amazon; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to enhance customer experiences. The role involves solving complex problems and automating operations. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Linux systems, network fundamentals, and experience in automation through scripts like BASH and Python. Join a team that values diversity and collaboration, working towards operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Experience automating systems using BASH, Python, Perl.
• Networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively to solve potential problems and inefficiencies.
• Participate in 24/7 on‑call rotation for high severity issues.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and runbooks.

Skills

Linux system administration

Systems automation (BASH, Python, Perl)

Network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)

Job description

Overview

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, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

This region service team is a customer experience-oriented team which is looking for a self-motivated talented engineer who can solve complex problems and have a vision to improvise the service support.

We are looking for a skilled engineer who brings a mix of operations and networking expertise and shares our passion to change the way our customers operate. A systems engineer will be driving opportunities to automate and simplify the daily operations and scale the organisational operations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Work proactively to solve potential problems and inefficiencies. Communicate clearly and collaborate with others to deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Participating in 24/7 on‑call rotation to troubleshoot high severity issues.
• Analysing dashboards and investigating metrics with the vision for improvements.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems and working on solutions.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and runbooks for documentation.
• Discuss radical new approaches to automate operational issues, assess risks and develop creative solutions.

You will need to be a UK national and able to obtain and maintain a UK Government Security Clearance. Further details found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

A Day in the Life

What does a Systems Engineer do at Amazon? Amazon has a collaborative, purposeful and enthusiastic environment where we “Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History.” On a typical day, engineers might dive deep into understanding the root cause of a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way and consult with senior engineers at Amazon. We own our services and believe in making out‑of‑hours support as painless as possible. To achieve this, we implement Operational Excellence best practices and strive to automate manual processes.

Our Systems Engineering roles help engineers develop a broad range of skills. They utilise their Linux skills to troubleshoot, innovate fixes and workarounds, keep software up‑to‑date and provide data and metrics that help manage the capacity and efficiency of our services. They draw on their networking knowledge to identity and troubleshoot network connectivity issues. They communicate clearly and collaborate with others to deliver results. They are self‑starters, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and change. They are customer‑obsessed, always looking to understand customer pain points and find resolutions quickly and completely.

About the Team

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Linux system administration
• Experience of systems automation using BASH, Python, Perl, etc
• Experience of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud computing concepts and design considerations
• Experience in a production environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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