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DevOps Engineer - Coding, Managed Operations

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Amazon

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior (5-8 years)
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You must have 3+ years in software development, Linux, cloud systems, and troubleshooting. Proficiency in a modern language, scripting skills, and AWS experience are essential.
  • You will oversee ESC's launch, enhance AWS services, ensure system reliability, manage operations, engage with customers, and participate in on-call support while collaborating with global teams.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in software development or related field with proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Typescript, Python, or Ruby
  • 3+ years of experience with Linux, using the command line and basic administration, and computer networking fundamentals
  • Able to troubleshoot at all levels, from network to operating systems to software applications
  • Experience supporting cloud systems or other services. Proficient troubleshooting and anticipating problems that affect the performance, reliability, or availability of software systems
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required
  • Successful applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland
  • Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European Union
  • This position involves On-call responsibility
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills across languages
  • Experience operating 24x7 high-availability, distributed software applications and performance tuning software applications and optimizing fleet utilization
  • Strong understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, load balancing, load shedding) and experience with monitoring frameworks (such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic or similar)
  • Experience scripting operating system tasks in Bash, Python, etc. and with Infrastructure as Code, (such as CDK, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or similar)
  • Experience operating services in AWS

Responsibilities

  • - Overseeing the launch of the ESC in 2025
  • - Working closely with global AWS teams
  • - Influencing the evolution of AWS services and technology
  • - Collaborating with technology leaders
  • - Contributing to the enhancement of day-to-day operations
  • - Ensuring improvements in availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency of the ESC
  • - Participating in “on-call” rotations to resolve incidents occurring out-of-hours
  • - Delivering scalable services
  • - Ensuring a high-availability experience for EU customers
  • - Supporting the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS
  • - Engaging with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services
  • - Balancing the day-to-day operations of AWS’ software systems with long-term software engineering to reduce operational toil
  • - Learning and diving deep into the wide range of systems and technologies that make up one of the world’s largest cloud providers

FAQs

What is the minimum experience required for the DevOps Engineer position?

A minimum of 3+ years of experience in software development or a related field is required.

Which programming languages should I be proficient in for this role?

You should have proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Typescript, Python, or Ruby.

Do I need to have experience with cloud systems to apply?

Yes, experience supporting cloud systems or other services is required, along with strong troubleshooting skills.

Is knowledge of Linux important for this position?

Yes, candidates must have 3+ years of experience with Linux, including command line usage and basic administration.

Will I be responsible for on-call duties in this role?

Yes, participation in "on-call" rotations to resolve incidents occurring out-of-hours is a requirement.

Are relocation support services available for applicants?

Yes, Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European Union.

Is fluency in English a requirement for this job?

Yes, fluency in both written and spoken English is required for this position.

What type of culture does AWS promote?

AWS fosters an inclusive team culture that values diverse experiences and promotes continuous learning and curiosity.

Will I have opportunities for mentorship and career growth?

Yes, Amazon offers endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources to help you develop professionally.

What is the overarching goal of this position?

The goal is to deliver scalable services and ensure a high-availability experience for EU customers in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud.

Amazon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.