Sr. Software Development Engineer, Aurora Control Plane

Amazon

Oct 30

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Data
Software Engineering
Dublin

Requirements

Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
Experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
8+ years of professional software development experience. Experience in any of the following: Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Engineering or DevOps.
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
Exposure to large-scale distributed storage and database systems (e.g. SQL, NoSQL, Graph Databases).
Delivered software in an environment that utilises Agile methodologies like SCRUM or Kanban.
Hands on experience with AWS services such as RDS, EC2, Dynamo DB, CloudWatch.

Responsibilities

Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
Experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
8+ years of professional software development experience. Experience in any of the following: Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Engineering or DevOps.
Looking to be part of a team building hyper-scale database services in the cloud? Do you want to revolutionize the way people manage vast volumes of data in the cloud where you have direct and immediate impact on hundreds of thousands of users who use AWS database services?
Aurora is a distributed, fault-tolerant database service, leveraging a self-healing storage system which performs up to five times faster than standard MySQL databases and three times faster than standard PostgreSQL databases.
Aurora is one of the fastest-growing AWS services, with business and engineering decisions having a widespread impact across many of the world's fastest growing businesses!
Our customers depend on the performance of our services to scale and support their mission-critical workloads.
Operating much like a start-up, we have a very flat organizational structure and a casual office vibe, but leverage all the resources and stability of being the largest cloud provider.
Aurora Deployment Coordinator service gives flexibility to the customer to determine the deployment resolution (cell / Availability Zone / Placement Zone), rollback behaviour, deployment concurrency - depending on the urgency or blast-radius of a release.
Tenants can view and manage the progress of their releases through a rich UI.
These features are customized to provide tenants flexibility in managing their deployment, which is not available with pipelines.
We are looking for Software Development Engineers who have built a lot of software – shipped products and created platforms, tools, Ops Console and modules.
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.
Come, join us in reinventing database systems for the cloud!
About the team Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry.
As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS.
Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

FAQs

What is the focus of the Sr. Software Development Engineer position at AWS Aurora?

The focus is on building hyper-scale database services in the cloud, specifically working on the architecture and design of complex software systems like the Aurora Control Plane.

What programming languages should candidates be experienced with?

Candidates should have experience in at least one modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design.

How many years of professional software development experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 8+ years of professional software development experience is required.

What type of architecture experience should potential candidates have?

Candidates should have experience in Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Engineering, or DevOps.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in computer science or an equivalent field is required, along with experience in the full software development life cycle.

Is experience with AWS services necessary for applicants?

Yes, hands-on experience with AWS services such as RDS, EC2, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch is necessary.

What methodologies should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have delivered software in environments that utilize Agile methodologies like SCRUM or Kanban.

How does AWS value diverse experiences in candidates?

AWS encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all listed qualifications, valuing diverse career paths and experiences.

What kind of work environment can candidates expect in this role?

Candidates can expect a flat organizational structure with a casual office vibe, operating much like a start-up while leveraging the stability of AWS.

How does AWS support work-life balance?

AWS values work-life harmony, offering flexible work hours and arrangements as part of its culture.

What support does AWS provide for mentorship and career growth?

AWS offers endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and various resources to help employees develop into better-rounded professionals.

Does AWS believe in equal opportunity employment?

Yes, Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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