Systems Development Engineer, AWS Launch Wizard

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The AWS Launch Wizard team is focused on automating the provisioning of commercial software applications using Amazon Web Services. Our mission is to make AWS the best place to deploy enterprise applications in the Cloud. We aim to simplify enterprise application provisioning with minimal effort, utilizing infrastructure as code and configuration scripts to build fully operational applications ready for production.

We seek an experienced systems development engineer with expertise in automation for infrastructure provisioning and software configuration. As a member of the Launch Wizard team, you will work with innovative technologies to automate solutions for diverse enterprise customers at AWS's scale. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving complex challenges through simplified design and software engineering solutions.

This position involves being part of the operational team with a weekly on-call duty every 6 to 8 weeks, handling customer issues, operational metrics review, and continuous improvement. We prioritize root cause resolution to prevent recurring issues and offer flexibility to accommodate personal commitments.

We value work-life balance and flexibility, fostering an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning events. We also emphasize mentorship and career growth, aiming to be Earth’s Best Employer.

• 4+ years of experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering
• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• 1+ years in designing or architecting systems (design patterns, reliability, scaling)
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
• Programming experience in at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, Power Shell, Ruby

• Experience with Power Shell, Python, Ruby, or Java
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience automating systems with Desired State Configuration (DSC)
• Experience with AWS cloud solutions in a Dev Ops setting

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