Cloud Systems Engineer - Distributed, Secure & Large-Scale

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a software engineer to design, implement, and deploy scalable software components for government-facing cloud services. The role emphasizes deep Linux and networking fundamentals, strong coding skills in Java and Python, and the ability to work across teams on complex problems.

You will contribute to secure, high-quality software while driving operational excellence, code reviews, and ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux and Networking fundamentals; experience in large-scale distributed environments.
• Love to code with Java or Python and apply software engineering best practices.
• Understand design approaches and how to apply them effectively to systems at scale.
• Think big: build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy software components and features for AWS services.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of software design patterns and scalable architectures.
• Work independently and with teammates to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable software.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback for changes.
• Improve development and testing processes and promote operational excellence.
• Collaborate across teams and mentor newer engineers on customers, systems, and solutions.

Skills

Linux fundamentals

Networking fundamentals

Java

Python

Software design

Independent work

Code reviews

Operational excellence

Mentoring teammates

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a software engineer to design, implement, and deploy scalable software components for government-facing cloud services. The role emphasizes deep Linux and networking fundamentals, strong coding skills in Java and Python, and the ability to work across teams on complex problems.

You will contribute to secure, high-quality software while driving operational excellence, code reviews, and ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.