Software Development Engineer, Region Reliability

Amazon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Region Reliability Tooling (RRT) team is seeking a software developer to design, build, and maintain tooling enabling ADC Region Operations at scale in Denver, CO. This role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and the ability to adapt across multiple languages and systems.

Responsibilities include designing scalable solutions, participating in full project lifecycles, coding in various languages, and communicating milestones to stakeholders, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or CSSLP certification.
• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development.
• 2+ years design or architecture experience for new/existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one language.
• Current, active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable solutions to address complex challenges and enhance performance of ADC regions or tooling gaps.
• Participate in the full project lifecycle, from idealization and scoping to implementation and deployment.
• Coding in various languages to improve existing tools or develop new tooling or automation.
• Communicate development project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Software development

System design/architecture

Programming languages

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree or CSSLP

Job description

Description

Application deadline: Aug 31, 2026

The Region Reliability Tooling (RRT) team is a development team within AWS Utility Computing (UC) under US Region Services. The team builds and maintains tooling and automation that enables Region Reliability Operations to scale across US Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) regions, supporting top ADC priorities, contractual commitments, and operational excellence.

The Region Reliability Tooling team is staffed by developers who focus on building, enhancing, and maintaining the tools and automation that power ADC Region Operations across multiple operational workflows.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities for this position:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable solutions to address complex challenges and enhance the performance of ADC regions or tooling gaps

• Participate in the full project lifecycle, from idealization and scoping to implementation and deployment

• Coding in various languages to improve existing tools or develop new tooling or automation.

• Communicate development project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders fostering transparency

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Work/Life Balance

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Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CO, Denver - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually