Systems Development Engineer, Region Services

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of cloud technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation and operations in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a talented team dedicated to enhancing system performance and reliability while ensuring high availability for customers. Collaborate with experts in the field and contribute to innovative solutions that shape the future of cloud services. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in automation for systems.
• Experience with programming languages like Python or Java.
• Scripting skills in Bash and Python.

Responsibilities

• Support system requirements and develop operability features.
• Improve application and system management tools.
• Monitor fleet health and automate maintenance.

Skills

Automation

Python

Linux/Unix

High-availability systems

Network fundamentals

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Tools

CloudWatch

Datadog

Grafana

Elastic

Infrastructure as Code (CDK, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Ansible)

Job description

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 new product innovations that set AWS 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 requiring specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Our Region Services team redefines how AWS designs, builds, and operates AWS regions to enable new AWS Cloud Infrastructure and Services offerings across industries and organization sizes, including start-ups, enterprises, and public sector organizations. We are seeking experienced Systems Development Engineers with a strong background in automation and operations.

Must hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www1.defence.gov.au/security/clearances).

Key job responsibilities

1. Support the refinement of system requirements, participate in developing and delivering operability-related features such as system health monitoring, diagnostics, repair, and automation.
2. Develop or improve existing application and system management tools and processes to reduce manual efforts and increase efficiency.
3. Adapt and enhance operations management systems and processes for rapid growth in systems and traffic.
4. Participate in designing and executing production acceptance tests and evaluating new hardware.
5. Monitor fleet health, automate system health, maintenance, and reporting systems as needed.
6. Participate in “on-call” rotations to resolve incidents outside regular hours.

A day in the life

This role involves collaborating with technology leaders, enhancing daily operations, and improving availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency to deliver scalable services and high-availability experiences for our Region Services customers. If you are an experienced professional seeking a challenging and impactful opportunity, join us in building a top-tier development engineering and operations team aligned with AWS’s commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation.

About the team

Region Services provides operational solutions and support for services within our regions, deploying changes, monitoring results, and reporting issues with a hands-on approach.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you don’t meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates with varied career paths, early careers, or alternative experiences.

Why AWS

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies for powering their businesses through continuous innovation.

Inclusive Team Culture

Our culture of learning and curiosity is fostered through employee-led affinity groups and events promoting diversity and inclusion.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We aim to be Earth’s Best Employer, offering resources for professional development, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year contributing to automation for new and existing systems.
• Experience programming in a modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience operating 24x7 high-availability, distributed applications and performance tuning.
• Understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, load balancing, load shedding) and monitoring frameworks (CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic).
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, etc., and experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (CDK, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Ansible).

Acknowledgement of country: Amazon respects the Traditional Custodians of land across Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We honor their elders past and present and extend respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. For workplace accommodations, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations or contact your Recruiting Partner.