Looking to advance your engineering career with one of the world’s leading cloud technology companies? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is hiring a Systems Development Engineer in Seattle, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, building scalable infrastructure, and working on innovative cloud technologies. If you’re passionate about automation, distributed systems, and operational excellence, AWS offers a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and outstanding career growth opportunities.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
| Role | Systems Development Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) |
| Job Location | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Salary | $129,000–$175,000 USD per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (as applicable) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Development |
Job Description
We are looking for Engineers to work as a team that will deploy AWS Systems Manager (SSM) services to air-gapped regions and support government customers operating in those regions. You’ll be part of a truly innovative 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 passionate about cloud computing, and believe that world class service is critical to customer success. You’ll become an expert at platform diagnosis, response, measurement, and automation. You will design and build the operational scalability that sustains the platform’s insane growth.
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing and fixing production software issues
- Developing monitoring solutions
- Performing software maintenance and configuration
- Implementing the fix for internally developed code (Perl, Ruby, C/C++, JAVA, Python)
- Updating, tracking and resolving technical challenges
- Working alongside development on AWS projects
- Updating/enhancing our current software
- Automation of support processes and documentation of our systems
Selection Process
- Submit your online application.
- Resume screening by the AWS recruitment team.
- Technical assessment or coding evaluation (if applicable).
- Technical interview rounds with engineering teams.
- Behavioral interview based on Amazon Leadership Principles.
- Final hiring decision and offer discussion.
- Background verification and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit the official AWS Careers website.
- Search for the Systems Development Engineer position in Seattle.
- Review the complete job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your relevant technical skills and experience.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your resume and any additional required documents.
- Submit your application before the position is filled.
- Monitor your email for updates regarding the recruitment process.
