System Development Engineer II - AMZ10225528

Socket.dev; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA seeks a System Development Engineer II to build automation tools and respond to large-scale fleet events. The role involves diagnosing critical software failures, mentoring engineers, and providing daytime support for multiple software teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with SQL, PowerShell, Python, and Linux/Windows environments. Strong problem-solving and database skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience.
• Three years of experience in lieu of degree accepted.
• Experience with supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications and services.
• Experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby.
• Experience maintaining database servers such as MySQL or Oracle; Troubleshooting in Windows/Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Build tools that automate and streamline processes for fleet operations.
• Respond to large scale events involving fleets and diagnose software/system failures.
• Mentor engineers and assist in training new engineers.
• Provide daytime first-line support for operational tickets across software teams.
• Propose and implement automation to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Query SQL Server databases and support corporate infrastructure systems.
• Provide technical consultation to internal customers.

Skills

Distributed systems

SQL

PowerShell

Python

Windows

Linux

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MySQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC.

Offered Position: System Development Engineer II

Job Location: Herndon, Virginia

Job Number: AMZ10225528

Position Responsibilities:

• Build tools that automate and streamline processes to make fleet operations more efficient.
• Respond to large scale events involving these fleets.
• Diagnose and fix critical software and system failures.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to other engineers and assist in training new engineers.
• Provide first line of defense daytime support for operational tickets for all software development teams within the organization.
• Propose, drive and implement technical solutions for automation, efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with the software development teams to support corporate infrastructure systems and perform database queries (SQL) using Window, Linux, or Unix based operating systems and SQL Server databases.
• Provide support and technical consultation to Amazon internal customers.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Administrator, or a related occupation.
• Employer will accept three years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and one year of experience.
• Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services.
• (2) Experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby.
• (3) Supporting and maintaining database servers including MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent database.
• (4) Troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based environment.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $129,200/year to $174,800/year.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

#0000 Basic Qualifications:Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Administrator, or a related occupation. Employer will accept three years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services; (2) experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby; (3) supporting and maintaining database servers including MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent database; and (4) troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based environment.

Preferred Qualifications:Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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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