System Development Engineer II - AMZ27600.1

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a System Development Engineer II in Chicago, IL to build automation tools and respond to large-scale fleet events.

The role includes diagnosing complex failures, mentoring engineers, and providing daytime support for operational tickets across software teams. The candidate will design automation strategies, support corporate infrastructure, and perform SQL queries using Windows, Linux, or Unix environments with SQL Server databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering/Statistics/Mathematics or related field with 1 year experience or 3 years equivalent.
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications.
• Proficiency with SQL, PowerShell, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby; Windows/Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Build tools that automate and streamline fleet operations.
• Respond to large scale events involving fleets.
• Diagnose and fix critical software and system failures.
• Mentor and train new engineers; provide daytime support for operational tickets.
• Propose, drive and implement automation for efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with software teams to support infrastructure systems and run SQL queries.

Skills

Large-scale systems

Shell scripting

SQL

PowerShell

Python

Windows

Linux/Unix

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

MySQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Description

Employer: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Position: System Development Engineer II - AMZ27600.1

Location: Chicago, IL

Multiple Positions Available

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.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $129200 - $174800)

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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent 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 as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services; designing and implementing platforms to deliver provisioning using shell scripting; experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby; supporting and maintaining database servers including MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent database; and troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based environment.

The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $129200 - $174800 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Illinois Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location.

Preferred Qualifications

All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

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.

Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc. - A97

Job ID: A10464942