Software Development Manager, Infra AGE

Amazon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks an experienced people manager to lead a group of System and Software Development Engineers who create software-based solutions to bridge gaps in Data Center operations capabilities while meeting customer requirements.

The role drives software development roadmaps, overseeing design, development, quality reviews and deployment, with a focus on operational excellence and standardization. A US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large, complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and development of new software solutions supporting our internal teams, including code reviews, testing, deployment and post-launch monitoring
• Lead and manage the team that drives organizational standards for operational excellence and resiliency
• Develop, communicate, and maintain project road maps
• Establish strong relationships with internal partners and peer stakeholders to understand and meet their needs while operating existing systems at a high quality
• Dive into details of issues, make technical contributions, and drive the delivery of products and software solutions.
• Focus on hands on development of your team.
• Mentor, coach and grow highly talented engineers.

Job description

Do you like helping U.S. Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Do you have experience managing large, complex programs? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced people manager to lead a group of System and Software Development Engineers who create software based solutions to bridge gaps to align our Data Center global operations capabilities while meeting our unique customer requirements.

You will drive the team’s software development roadmaps, leading prioritization and design requirements. You will be responsible for the lifecycle of their products from design, development, quality reviews and deployment, as well as operational excellence through continuous improvement, visibility, and standardization to deliver highly available services to our customers.

A successful candidate will be a hands‑on manager with an established background in developing and operating platforms and services, developing and hiring extraordinary talent, have strong technical ability, great communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results in a dynamic fast paced environment.

This position requires that the candidate selected must be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage the design and development of new software solutions supporting our internal teams, including code reviews, testing, deployment and post-launch monitoring
• Lead and manage the team that drives organizational standards for operational excellence and resiliency
• Develop, communicate, and maintain project road maps
• Establish strong relationships with internal partners and peer stakeholders to understand and meet their needs while operating existing systems at a high quality
• Dive into details of issues, make technical contributions, and drive the delivery of products and software solutions.
• Focus on hands on development of your team.
• Mentor, coach and grow highly talented engineers. Train engineers on best practices and drive operational excellence.

About the team

About 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.

Why AWS?

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge‑sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one‑on‑one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

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.

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & 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.

Work/Life Balance

We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.