Lead Software Engineer - Cloud DB Systems (Aurora MySQL/Postgres)

Amazon; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Dublin seeks passionate software developers to build scalable database services in the cloud. Join Amazon Aurora team and architect next-generation database systems that serve thousands of users globally. This hands-on role emphasizes leadership and mentorship while delivering high-performance system components. Ideal candidates will have substantial software development experience and be proficient in modern programming languages. Our inclusive culture and work-life balance support continuous growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.
• Experience leading the architecture and design of systems.
• Professional, non-internship software development experience.
• Proficient in at least one modern programming language.
• Experience building complex software systems delivered to customers.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable distributed database systems.
• Build and mentor on significant system software components.
• Deliver rock-solid components while maintaining communication and leadership.

Skills

Mentorship experience

Architecture and design experience

Professional software development

Programming in Java, C++, or C#

Building complex software systems

Education

Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Software development life cycle knowledge

Job description

Amazon in Dublin seeks passionate software developers to build scalable database services in the cloud. Join Amazon Aurora team and architect next-generation database systems that serve thousands of users globally. This hands-on role emphasizes leadership and mentorship while delivering high-performance system components. Ideal candidates will have substantial software development experience and be proficient in modern programming languages. Our inclusive culture and work-life balance support continuous growth in a dynamic environment.