Systems Development Engineer II, AWS Commerce Platform-ADC

Position Summary

The Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC), AWS Commerce Platform team is hiring a cleared Systems Development Engineer to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems.

This role requires the selected candidate to currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance, and to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Amazon has a fast‑paced environment where we “Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History.” On a typical day engineers might deep dive to root cause a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way, consult with the top engineers at Amazon, or discuss radical new approaches to automate the remediation of operational issues. You'll be part of a world‑class team in a fast‑paced environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a start‑up.

This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and to gain top‑notch experience in cloud computing. You'll be surrounded by people who are smart, passionate about cloud computing and our unique customer space, and believe that world‑class service is critical to customer success. You'll hone your skills in distributed systems troubleshooting, response, measurement, and automation.

You will design and build the operational scalability that sustains the platform’s rapid growth. You will be able to measure your success by its visible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of government services for our nation.

Amazon 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 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Here 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.

We 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. We’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. Amazon 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.

• 2+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 1+ year of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 5+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands‑on systems engineering experience
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, Power Shell, Ruby
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• Experience with Power Shell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

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…