Systems Development Engineer

Amazon.com, Inc; Dublin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a driven SysDev professional to join their high-security systems engineering team in the UK. The role involves managing a physical access control system and architecting enterprise-scale security solutions. Responsibilities include designing high-availability systems, leading the development of security tools, and implementing zero-trust models. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in PowerShell and experience in Agile environments. A diverse background is encouraged, promoting a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional software development (non-internship).
• Hands-on systems engineering experience.
• Ability to program in at least one modern language.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions.
• Design and develop high-availability distributed systems.
• Lead development of custom security tools for threat detection.

Skills

Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals

Software development experience

Programming languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby)

Experience designing or architecting systems

Networking knowledge

Education

EU national

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Java

Job description

Overview

AWS Security is looking for a driven professional to join its high-security systems engineering team to manage the operation of our physical access control system (PACS), as well as help us automate a sustainable and robust architecture for future growth. As an SysDev, you will be responsible for the overall health and security of our critical service, providing excellent customer service to our partners in a classified environment. Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions from conception to production, including custom PACS integrations and security automation frameworks
• Design and develop high-availability distributed systems with emphasis on security, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Lead the development of custom security tools and frameworks for system hardening, threat detection, and automated incident response
• Architect and implement zero-trust security models for critical infrastructure components
• Design and build custom APIs and middleware solutions for security system integration
• Develop advanced automation frameworks for infrastructure as code (IaC) deployment and configuration management
• Create sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems using machine learning for anomaly detection
• Implement cryptographic solutions for secure communication between distributed systems
• Design and implement custom authentication and authorization protocols
• Lead technical design reviews and security architecture assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and establish technical best practices

A day in the life: Engineers on this team play an integral role in the future of physical security. You will own the integration with enterprise and commodity hardware through proprietary and open source protocols, build extensible management tooling by which customers are delighted, and automate scalable infrastructure through code. You will make sure the entire deployment process is performant, automated, and well tested to keep development iteration fast and unhindered by unnecessary operational misses.

About the team

Diverse Experiences: Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.

Why Amazon Security? At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture: In Amazon Security, it\'s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We\'re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth\'s Best Employer. That\'s why you\'ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there\'s nothing we can\'t achieve.

Qualifications

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
• Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
• Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
• This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

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. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () 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. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn\'t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.