Software Development Engineer – Ec2

Amazon Web Services (Aws); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Software Development Engineer – EC2 in Cape Town to innovatively manage millions of hosts. This role encompasses building software solutions, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to AWS's mission of delivering top-tier cloud services. Candidates with experience in modern programming languages such as Java, Typescript, and Python are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Experience designing or architecting systems.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and synchronous API orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Build innovative software for fleet management.
• Monitor health and efficiency of systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and managers.

Skills

Java

Typescript

Python

React

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Software Development Engineer – EC2 role at Amazon Web Services (AWS)Continue with Google Continue with Google1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Software Development Engineer – EC2 role at Amazon Web Services (AWS)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Sign in to access AI-powered advicesContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleDescriptionCome help us build automation that manages millions of hosts for Amazon.DescriptionCome help us build automation that manages millions of hosts for Amazon.The Managed Fleets team abstracts host and fleet management away from thousands of service teams across Amazon, freeing up engineers to build services and deliver value to our customers.

We operate at scale and manage millions of hosts keeping them safe, secure and efficient.

To achieve this requires us to innovate and keep abreast with the latest cutting-edge technologies.Utility Computing (UC)AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS's services and features apart in the industry.

As a member of the UC organization, you'll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.Key job responsibilitiesOn the Managed Fleets team, you will get to build innovative software that lets customers define the shape and size of their fleets and to monitor the health and efficiency of how they are run.

You will be using technologies like Java, Typescript, React and Python as well as various Native AWS services and Amazon-internal tools.

We don't expect you to be an expert in, or know all these technologies listed, but we do expect you to be excited to learn about them.

As an experienced engineer in this team, you will play a committed role in developing high quality software designs & solutions to our often complex problems.This position involves on-call responsibilities.

This is typically once every 6 weeks.

We don't like to be paged unnecessarily and we strive to keep this down and ensure our systems are fault tolerant.

Our team values work-life balance and respect each others time.A day in the lifeA successful Software Development Engineer will have good design skills, an excellent ability to solve problems, good communication skills and a desire to be a key technical contributor.

The software you will be responsible for will require a breadth of technical development knowledge (i.e.

distributed systems, synchronous API orchestration, scalability, availability).Daily work will involve interacting with engineers, stakeholders and managers.

We are just starting to scratch the surface of the opportunity in front of us and if this sounds like a place for you; come build with us and have Amazon-scale impact.About The TeamOur team supports each other in growing both personally and in our careers.

We drive a high bar for quality via our design and code review processes.

We also make time for social activities and to have fun at work.About AWSDiverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences.

Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.

If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Why AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work / Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony.

Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious.

Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.

Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer.

That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Basic Qualifications3+ years of non-internship professional software development experienceExperience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systemsExperience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented designPreferred Qualifications3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas.

In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates.

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa.

Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.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 for more information.

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