Systems Development Engineer, Platform Engineering

We are AWS, and we build and operate the worlds most comprehensive cloud platform. Our Infrastructure Services team owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure, keeping the cloud running for customers around the world. In this role, we work on Amazon Dedicated Clouds to deploy AWS Systems Manager services into air-gapped regions and support government customers. We offer a fast-paced, innovative environment with a startup feel, strong inclusive culture, work-life balance, mentorship, and career growth. This position is based in Seattle, Washington, with a listed base salary range of 99,100 to 160,000 USD annually. We also provide comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and additional compensation elements such as sign-on payments and RSUs.

- Bachelors degree or CSSLP certification
- At least 1 year of non-internship professional software development experience
- At least 1 year of hands-on systems engineering and administrative experience across networking, storage systems, and operating systems
- Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or higher
- Knowledge of one or more scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Perl
- Experience working in an Agile environment using Scrum

- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production software issues
- Build monitoring solutions to improve system visibility
- Carry out software maintenance and configuration tasks
- Implement fixes for internally developed code in languages such as Perl, Ruby, C/C++, Java, and Python
- Track, update, and resolve technical challenges
- Collaborate with development teams on AWS initiatives
- Enhance and maintain our existing software
- Automate support workflows and document our systems