Site Reliability Engineer, Simple Storage and Glacier team ( S3G)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Reliability Engineer where you will tackle complex challenges in managing vast storage systems. This dynamic role involves designing and deploying high-quality software solutions that ensure the utmost durability and performance. With a focus on innovation, you will collaborate with diverse teams to enhance AWS's cloud infrastructure. If you're passionate about systems engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a culture that values inclusion and professional growth while achieving work-life balance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals, including networking and storage.
• Experience in designing and architecting reliable systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily engineering activities, providing technical guidance.
• Design, implement, and maintain distributed system software.

Skills

Systems Engineering Fundamentals

Networking

Storage

Operating Systems

C++

Java

Python

DevOps

Tools

AWS

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

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Site Reliability Engineer, Simple Storage and Glacier team (S3G), London

Client:

AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Reference:

61dedd133290

Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Manage trillions of objects in storage, retrieve them in sub-x ms, develop software that deploys to tens of thousands of hosts, and achieve 99.999999999% (11 nines) durability. The team works on the scale of Simple Storage Service (S3) and Glacier, tackling complex challenges daily. We seek a talented engineer motivated to solve these challenges, capable of rethinking systems, processes, and tools. A background in Operations, Networking, and System development is essential.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) operates some of the world's largest internet infrastructure, providing cloud services like compute, storage, and databases. The AWS Utility Computing (UC) team supports these services, including security solutions for cloud services.

Key job responsibilities

1. Participate in daily engineering activities, providing technical guidance and support.
2. Define architecture, design, and proof-of-concept efforts for projects, ensuring quality and simplicity.
3. Design, implement, deploy, and maintain distributed system software to improve security, durability, availability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
4. Manage complex projects independently and responsibly.
5. Communicate with customers and technical teams to align strategies.
6. Stay updated with new technologies, researching and integrating advancements.
7. Apply software engineering best practices to maintain high-quality deliverables.

A day in the life

Engineers may investigate customer issues, analyze metrics, consult with Amazon engineers, or explore automation solutions for operational challenges.

About the team

We value diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates from non-traditional backgrounds or early in their careers.

Why AWS?

AWS is the most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted worldwide. We innovate continuously, serving startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Inclusive Team Culture

We promote inclusion through affinity groups and events, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We support your professional development through knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Work/Life Balance

We aim for flexibility and support work-life harmony, believing it drives success.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
• Experience designing or architecting systems (reliability, scaling)
• Experience in networking, storage, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby)
• Experience automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with AWS cloud solutions in a DevOps environment
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes
• Experience building services using AWS products