Software Development Engineer, Skynet

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a talented software engineer to join their dynamic team focused on automating network operations. You will play a crucial role in developing world-class software systems that enhance efficiency and performance. Collaborating with a diverse group of engineers and specialists, you will help shape the future of Amazon's Next-Generation Network. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex challenges, mentor others, and contribute to a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional software development and system design.
• Proficient in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop software systems for automating the network.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve team processes.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Programming

Technical Direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Source Control Management

Build Processes

Testing Tools

Job description

Job ID: 2902364 | Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The software engineers of our team, Skynet, are building incredibly complex web applications and workflow engines which operate at huge scale. These allow our customers to simplify the internet, automate network remediation and deployment, and improve performance for customers. You will join a group that sets the direction of their product and is responsible for iterating fast to continuously improve their products and delight customers.

Key job responsibilities

1. Develop world-class software systems for automating Amazon's network
2. Provide technical direction to the team and identify areas of focus
3. Create and review software design documentation and mentor junior engineers
4. Collaborate with the Network Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products
5. Own the operational excellence of the software you put into production
6. Contribute to improving our documentation, processes, and tools so that we improve our performance as a team
7. Collaborate with the Network Engineering and Operations teams to automate and invent new ways of operating Amazon's Next-Generation Network

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
2. Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
3. Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
2. Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

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. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.