Software Engineer II, Analytics Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC)

Amazon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Software Development Engineer to help deliver AWS Analytics cloud services. The ideal candidate will leverage their strong Linux and networking fundamentals to solve complex issues while ensuring a positive customer experience. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $143,700 to $194,400 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and operate AWS Analytics services.
• Resolve operational challenges and innovate for automation.
• Lead cross‑functional dialogue and resolution of issues.

Skills

Linux Fundamentals

Networking Technology

Problem Solving

Software Development

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or CSSLP

Tools

Java

Python

Job description

Description

Application deadline: May 6, 2026

The Analytics ADC team is at the forefront of delivering AWS Analytics cloud services to our customers in isolated, air-gapped cloud environments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly evolving field, leveraging the power of cloud computing and the latest advancements in data technologies. With a focus on expanding Analytics services across air-gapped cloud regions, driving automation investments, and delivering open‑source solutions, we are at the forefront of modernization. Our teams are innovating new ways of building massively scalable distributed systems and delivering the next generation of cloud computing with AWS offerings like Athena, LakeFormation, Redshift, OpenSearch, Glue, QuickSight and Agentic AI services.

We are seeking an Software Development Engineer who can think big and simplify solutions to complex problems, all while ensuring our customers continue to have the best experience possible!

• Be great fun to work with. Our company credo is "Work hard. Have fun. Make history". The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how to make work fun.
• Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large‑scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter‑relate. You regularly take part in deep‑dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post‑mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.
• Have strong software and systems skills. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with systems in a large‑scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter‑relate. You are comfortable facilitating deep‑dive troubleshooting and leading technical post‑mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.
• Love to solve problems. The ideal candidate will love leading teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in air‑gapped cloud environments. You have a solid understanding of systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement.
• Think Big. The ideal candidate will work on projects building and deploying solutions across ADC partitions and regions. You will strive to build a culture to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale.

This position requires that the candidate selected must 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 Responsibilities

We will develop, build, and operate AWS Analytics services that enable customers to optimize their data. Our engineering teams support services running in air‑gapped regions that are isolated from the public internet creating unique engineering challenges and opportunities for innovation. The Analytics team is responsible for diving deep to resolve operational challenges, innovating to automate operational tasks, build open‑source solutions for our customers, supporting execution of various security campaigns (blocked software, host patching), and parity programs.

• Work cross‑functionally to foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues.
• Love to code. Whether it’s building tools in Java or solving complex system problems in Python, the ideal candidate will love using technology to solve problems. You have a solid understanding of software development methodology and know how to use the right tool for the right job.
• Think Big. The ideal candidate will build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices. You will strive to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale.

A day in the life

As an ADC Software Development Engineer in Analytics, you will build innovative solutions, expand services into ADC regions, and improve our operations to provide resiliency and the best experience for our customers. You influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams and make data‑driven decisions. You bring in best practices in operational and engineering excellence by actively contributing to ticket resolution, infrastructure improvements, and service deployments. Successful candidates will be expected to show leadership on strong Bias for Action, Invent and Simplify, Insist on the Highest Standards, and Deliver Results.

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

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
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs

Benefits and Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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

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