Software Development Engineer, Skynet

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will be part of a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to building complex web applications and workflow engines at scale. This role is pivotal in developing world-class software systems that automate and enhance the efficiency of Amazon's next-generation networks. You will collaborate with talented professionals, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to operational excellence. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in an inclusive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop software systems for automating Amazon's network.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth roll-out of new designs.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Programming Languages

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. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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.

AWS customers build their businesses on top of our network and they expect it to be indistinguishable from perfect. A safe, efficient, automated operations platform is essential for managing Amazon’s next-generation networks. We build that platform.

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. A group that ships positivity within the team to create a happy and respectful work environment, and values self investment as a core part of their success.

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.