System Development Engineer III - AMZ10221857

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Boston is seeking a System Development Engineer III to lead complex software implementations and build automation that streamline fleet operations. You will partner with software teams to support infrastructure and perform SQL queries on various databases.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field with four years of relevant experience and strong scripting and Linux/Windows skills. On-site in Boston, competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field with four years of experience.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications and services.
• Design and provisioning experience using shell scripting; programming with SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP or Ruby.
• Experience maintaining MySQL or Oracle databases and troubleshooting in Windows/Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex software implementations for fleet operations.
• Build tools to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Respond to large-scale events involving fleets and diagnose failures.
• Mentor engineers and assist in training new staff.
• Provide first-line daytime support for operational tickets across teams.

Skills

Large-scale distributed software

Shell scripting

SQL/Powershell/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Statistics/Math or related field

Tools

MySQL

Oracle

Windows/Linux/Unix environments

Job description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC.

Offered Position: System Development Engineer III

Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Job Number: AMZ10221857

Position Responsibilities

• Lead complex software implementations.
• 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.
• Work with business users independently with minimal supervision.
• Coach junior System Development engineers in help them achieve their assignments.
• Provide consultation to leadership for making right tradeoff for building scalable solutions.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and four years of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Administrator, or a related occupation.
• Must have four years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services; (2) designing and implementing platforms to deliver provisioning using shell scripting; (3) experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby; (4) supporting and maintaining database servers including MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent database; and (5) troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based environment.

#0000 Preferred Qualifications:Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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

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.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $177,591/year to $204,600/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.

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.

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USA, MA, Boston - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually