Systems Development Engineer II, AWS Commerce Platform-ADC

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 129,200 - 174,800; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is hiring a Systems Development Engineer for its Dedicated Cloud AWS Commerce Platform team in Herndon, VA. This role focuses on using cloud technologies to provide innovative solutions for U.S. Government agencies, ensuring operational efficiency and scalability.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree or CSSLP certification, with at least 2 years of professional software development experience and programming skills in modern languages like C++, C#, Java, Python, and PowerShell. A current TS/SCI clearance is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional.
• 2+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
• 1+ year of designing or architecting reliable, scalable systems.
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
• Current, active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Deep dive to root-cause customer issues and investigate metrics.
• Consult with senior engineers and develop automation solutions.
• Operate, engineer, and maintain systems at massive scale.

Skills

Software Development

Scalable Systems Design

Programming in modern languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby)

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Ruby

Java

Job description

Amazon’s Dedicated Cloud (ADC) AWS Commerce Platform team is hiring a cleared Systems Development Engineer. This role uses the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems.

In this role you join a team of highly talented engineers building and supporting Amazon’s billing systems in air‑gapped cloud environments, and you develop services and tooling to improve how we operate these services. Your work unlocks the latest billing and cost‑management capabilities for our U.S. ADC customers.

A successful Systems Development Engineer focuses on building services and tooling that enhance our operational posture, and thinks about the scalability, availability, and operational readiness of their designs. You work at the intersection of business problems and technology strategy, balancing constraints and considering the long‑term impact of your decisions.

This position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance (or equivalent). After starting, you must obtain and maintain that clearance for each agency for which you perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

You will work in a fast‑paced environment. Typical tasks include deep diving to root‑cause customer issues, investigating why metrics trend incorrectly, consulting with senior engineers, and designing radical approaches to automate remediation of operational issues. You will operate, engineer, and maintain systems at massive scale, improving distribution, response, measurement, and automation to support rapid platform growth and government service efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• 2+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 1+ year of designing or architecting reliable, scalable systems
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby
• Current, active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
• Experience working in Agile using Scrum
• 1+ year of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, OS, and hands‑on systems engineering

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

USA, VA, Herndon – 129,200.00 – 174,800.00 USD annually.