Cloud Systems Engineer II — Scalable Automation

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a System Development Engineer II for the DBS Relational ADC team in Arlington, VA. You will design, implement, and deploy software components to support AWS machine learning services for US government customers, working in an agile environment and collaborating with a talented team.

The role emphasizes deep Linux/networking knowledge, strong coding skills across languages, and a willingness to scale solutions across thousands of devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or CSSLP certification.
• 3+ years of non-internship software development experience.
• 1+ years of design/architecture experience for systems.
• 3+ years of networking/storage/OS hands-on experience.
• Proficiency in modern languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby).
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy software components and features.
• Understand and apply software design approaches.
• Work independently and with the team to deliver software.
• Ensure high-quality, secure, testable, maintainable code with best practices.
• Provide constructive code reviews and feedback.
• Drive operational excellence and process improvements.
• Foster good relationships and train new team mates.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Golang

PowerShell

Ruby

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CSSLP

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a System Development Engineer II for the DBS Relational ADC team in Arlington, VA. You will design, implement, and deploy software components to support AWS machine learning services for US government customers, working in an agile environment and collaborating with a talented team.

The role emphasizes deep Linux/networking knowledge, strong coding skills across languages, and a willingness to scale solutions across thousands of devices.