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Software Development Engineer II, Aurora Control Plane

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Amazon

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need professional software development experience, system design skills, proficiency in a programming language, a computer science degree, and full SDLC knowledge including coding standards and testing.
  • You will design and implement scalable services and tooling for Amazon Aurora, focusing on reliability, velocity, and operational effectiveness while solving complex technical challenges.

Requirements

  • Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
  • Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

Responsibilities

  • - Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
  • - Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
  • - Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • - As an Engineer on the team you will design and implement services and intelligent operational tooling to allow Amazon Aurora to scale faster, with emphasis on reliability, deployment velocity and operational effectiveness
  • - You should be passionate about optimizing the software development experience at a very large scale, using your strong technical skills and motivation to achieve results
  • - You are naturally enthusiastic about learning new technologies and industry trends and are excited by the idea of solving hard technical challenges

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Software Development Engineer II position?

A Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent is required, along with experience in professional software development, designing or architecting systems, and programming in at least one software programming language.

What kind of software development experience is preferred?

We prefer candidates with experience in the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

What programming languages should I be familiar with for this position?

Candidates should have experience with at least one software programming language, but familiarity with multiple languages is beneficial.

What type of work does the Aurora Control Plane team do?

The Aurora Control Plane team focuses on building scalable services and operational tools to support the rapid growth of Aurora, with an emphasis on reliability, deployment velocity, and operational effectiveness.

Is experience in designing or architecting systems a requirement?

Yes, experience in designing or architecting systems, particularly in terms of design patterns, reliability, and scaling, is required for this role.

What is the work culture like at AWS Aurora?

The work culture is similar to a start-up environment, characterized by a flat organizational structure, a casual office vibe, and the stability and resources of being part of the largest cloud provider.

Does AWS value diversity and inclusion in its workforce?

Yes, AWS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

What is the focus of the AWS Utility Computing organization?

The AWS Utility Computing organization provides product innovations across various services, including Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, and Productivity Apps, among others.

How does AWS approach work-life balance?

AWS values work-life harmony and offers flexible work hours and arrangements to ensure success at work does not compromise personal life.

Is mentorship and career growth supported at AWS?

Yes, AWS provides continuous mentorship and career-advancing resources to help employees develop into well-rounded professionals.

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.