Systems Development Engineer, ADC2S - USACO

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented DevOps/Systems Development Engineer to automate operational practices and improve processes. The role involves deep diving into code, prioritizing operational issues, and enhancing customer experience. Candidates must have a TS/SCI security clearance and experience in software development and system architecture.

Benefits

Equity

Sign-on Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Financial Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• 1+ years designing or architecting systems focusing on reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and engineer systems at a large scale.
• Design and implement operational scalability to support significant growth.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of government services.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CSSLP Certification

Tools

C++

C#

Java

Python

Golang

PowerShell

Ruby

Job description

Systems Development Engineer, ADC2S - USACO

ADC2S is seeking a talented DevOps/Systems Development Engineer to own automating operational and business practices. You should be a self-starter with a bias towards independent problem solving. This will include identifying and resolving issues, as well as automating and improving repetitive processes. You will become familiar with our system architecture and be responsible for deep diving into code to develop solutions for our customers and services. You’ll prioritize operational issues and drive automation design and scaling to support the wider organization.

You must be detail-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and be able to manage multiple tasks independently. Maintaining professionalism under pressure, proactively identifying potential problems, and implementing preventative solutions are essential. You should also be capable of accurately prioritizing projects, making sound judgments, and focusing on improving the customer experience.

This role requires the candidate to currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain the same with polygraph or equivalent clearance for each government agency involved in AWS work.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and engineer systems at a large scale, gaining experience in cloud computing.
• Become a master at diagnosing, responding, measuring, and automating on the EC2 platform.
• Design and implement operational scalability to support significant growth.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government services for our nation.

About the Team & Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud platform, known for innovation and a broad suite of services used worldwide by startups and Fortune 500 companies alike.

Our Culture & Benefits

We foster an inclusive culture with employee-led affinity groups, ongoing learning events, and a focus on work-life balance. We support career growth through mentorship and knowledge sharing. Diversity of experience is valued, and we encourage applicants from varied backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• 1+ years designing or architecting systems, focusing on reliability and scalability.
• Knowledge of networking, storage, and operating systems fundamentals.
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI or above.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage, and systems engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or CSSLP certification.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. For workplace accommodations during the application process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations. Compensation ranges from $116,300 to $201,200 annually, depending on location and experience. Additional benefits include equity, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive health and financial benefits. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.