Database Engineer II - AMZ23042.9

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,700 - 168,800; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA is hiring a Database Engineer II to diagnose and resolve complex database issues and optimize performance across services.

You will collaborate with engineers and support teams to understand root causes and implement scalable improvements. The role requires a strong database foundation, systems engineering knowledge, and software development experience, with a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; 3 years of experience in job offered or systems engineering, database administration, technical consultant, or related occupation.
• Experience includes 3 years in technical support, 1 year in software development, and 1 year with an object oriented language.

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer technical issues through multiple channels with advanced troubleshooting.
• Staff a support operations role and handle escalated tickets to determine if escalation to service teams is necessary.
• Provide feedback to internal AWS teams and work on complex customer problems spanning multiple AWS services.

Skills

Technical support

Software development

Object oriented language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Description

Employer: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Position: Database Engineer II - AMZ23042.9

Location: Seattle, WA

Multiple Positions Available

Resolving customer technical issues through a variety of contact channels (telephone, email, and web/live chat), applying advanced troubleshooting techniques providing tailored solutions and working to dive deep into the root cause of an issue. Staffing a support operations role, accept escalated tickets from peers in support, and leverage technical skills to determine if an escalation to the service team is necessary. Responsible for staying current and continuously learning groundbreaking technologies. Drive support-related processes improvement, focused on our customers’ experience. These can include tutorials, how-to videos, technical articles, trainings, among others. Provide feedback to internal AWS teams on how to improve our services, and work on critical, highly complex customer problems that may span multiple AWS services. Help coach/mentor new team members.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $124700 - $168800)

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affn

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in computer science or related field and 3 years of experience in job offered or systems engineering, database administration, technical consultant, or related occupation. Experience must include: 1. 3 years of experience in technical support . 2. 1 year of experience in software development. 3. 1 year of experience in with object oriented language.

The pay range for this position in Seattle, WA is $124700 - $168800 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Washington Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

Preferred Qualifications

All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company

Amazon Web Services, Inc. - A97

Job ID: A10442341