Cloud-Native SDE: Distributed Systems for National Security

Amazon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Software Development Engineers to build mission-critical cloud services in secure environments supporting national security customers. You’ll own the lifecycle of your code from design to deployment, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable distributed systems and innovative products that impact millions.

There’s a strong emphasis on ownership, CI/CD, and operational excellence, with opportunities to work on cloud-native solutions and GenAI-powered tools in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields OR completed a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in specified fields.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Go

Rust

TypeScript

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/CE/Data Science/IS

Tools

AWS

Job description

Amazon is seeking Software Development Engineers to build mission-critical cloud services in secure environments supporting national security customers. You’ll own the lifecycle of your code from design to deployment, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable distributed systems and innovative products that impact millions.

There’s a strong emphasis on ownership, CI/CD, and operational excellence, with opportunities to work on cloud-native solutions and GenAI-powered tools in a fast-paced,