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Description
ID: Job ID: 2869882
Our Systems Engineers are expected to be leaders in their teams by becoming subject matter experts on multiple AWS services. They develop, build, deploy, operate, sustain and grow their services in cloud production environments. They are able to utilise trends and metrics to identify opportunities for improvements. They help develop and refine procedures used by their team and internal customers. They are able to develop at a high standard and can deal with new and ambiguous problem domains while consistently delivering customer impacting change
Our Systems Engineers spend time:
• Operating the world’s most advanced cloud computing infrastructure
• Simplifying and reinventing systems, processes, and tools to make things better for our customers and our builders
• Building unique solutions to our customers’ technical problems
• Studying and learning from industry recognised Amazon Senior and Principal Engineers
• Coaching, hiring and developing team members
A day in the life
On a typical day, engineers might dive deep into understanding the root cause of a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way, consult with top engineers at Amazon or discuss radical new approaches to automate solutions to operational issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced knowledge in system administration (ideally Windows)
Experience of systems automation using (Bash, Python, Perl, PowerShell, Batch)
Practical understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP)
Good troubleshooting skills at all levels, from application to network to host
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Understanding of cloud computing concepts and design considerations
Knowledge of configuration management systems, such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, DSC, or related systems
Experience with performance testing and optimisation in a 24x7 production environment
Experience using monitoring platforms, such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic or similar
AWS 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.
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Culture overview
At Amazon Web Services, you’ll be surrounded by innovative builders pushing the boundaries of cloud technology. You’ll be encouraged to bring your experiences, talents, and passions to work, and in return, be met with opportunities to think big, be bold, and do your best work. Here, you’ll find more than just another job. You’ll find a place where there’s no end to growing your career.
Employee benefits
Enhanced parental leave
Flexible Hours
Laptop
Life Insurance
Pension
Private Healthcare
Share Options
Wellbeing Programme
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City Centre
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Leadership
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Tech overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) builds and operates some of the largest internet infrastructure on the planet; providing companies of all sizes with an infrastructure web services platform in the cloud. With AWS, customers provision compute power, storage, database, and other cloud resources as their business demands them. To meet the growing demand for AWS Services around the globe, we need exceptionally motivated people who are driven by learning and innovation.
Engineering principles
Communication and collaboration
Continuous delivery
Continuous Development
Knowledge sharing
Mentoring
Monitoring and logging
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