Software Development Manager, Managed Streaming Kafka (MSK)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Job summary
Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead an engineering team for Amazon MSK, a fully managed service built on Kafka to help customers process streaming data at scale. The role emphasizes data streaming passion and open source collaboration.
You will build a High-Performing & Inclusive team, shape roadmaps with OSS partners, and guide architecture of multi-tier services. Seattle-based with some remote flexibility, reporting to the AWS MSK leadership.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
- 7+ years working directly within engineering teams.
- 3+ years designing or architecting scalable systems.
- 8+ years leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services.
- Knowledge of the full software development life cycle, including code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and live-site operations.
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead an engineering team for Amazon MSK to deliver scalable streaming services.
- Drive results by attracting and developing a high-performing, inclusive team.
- Partner with open source communities and define features/roadmap for Kafka on AWS.
- Ensure strong collaboration with product and program management.
Skills
Job description
The Software Development Manager will lead an engineering team for Amazon MSK, a fully managed service that helps customers process streaming data using Apache Kafka. This role requires enthusiasm for data streaming and applying open source technologies to address customer business needs at AWS scale.
The Software Development Manager will lead an engineering team for Amazon MSK, a fully managed service that helps customers process streaming data using Apache Kafka. This role requires enthusiasm for data streaming and applying open source technologies to address customer business needs at AWS scale. The SDM will be required to build a High-Performing & Inclusive Team. Drive results by attracting and developing a team that welcomes and leverages diverse backgrounds and skills. Your primary responsibility involves leading others while strengthening our inclusive culture.
The MSK team maintains core office hours from 10am to 4pm in Seattle, with flexibility for occasional remote work. The on-call rotation occurs once every 2-3 months as builder-operators of AWS services.
Lead your team in building and operating Apache Kafka to build the best in cloud Kafka experience. Partner with the open source community to define features and roadmap. Integrate emerging open-source technologies at AWS scale. This role requires diving deep into Kafka internals - if you enjoy thoroughly understanding complex systems, this position may suit you well.
Contribute to the Data Streaming organization's culture and execute initiatives that benefit all teams. As MSK expands to serve increasing customer demand, opportunities emerge to grow your influence and develop other leaders.
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- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
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, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A10446799
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