Systems Development Engineer I, Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS)

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Seattle, WA, USA

As a Systems Development Engineer I you will have the opportunity to shape the

future of Amazon's identity management landscape. We provide the critical

infrastructure that powers Amazon's vast range of services, enabling them to

deliver for customers across the globe.

What you will do

• As an SysDE I, your role is pivotal in maintaining the robust and innovative
• solutions of our team. You will work on complex challenges in existing and new
• development initiatives, focusing on areas with ambiguity. Your goal is to
• design and develop software systems that are secure, maintainable, scalable, and
• extendable.
• You will develop an understanding of the business impact of your systems and
• make responsible trade-offs between the short-term operational needs and
• long-term business objectives. You will actively participate in team strategy
• discussions and contribute to the decisions made regarding technology.
• You will provide technical solutions that not only meet the current needs but
• also consider the future, promoting simplicity and ease of maintainability. Your
• solutions will be designed in such a way that they can be easily understood and
• contributed to by other team members.
• You will collaborate with your team, encouraging best practices and setting
• standards to improve the overall quality of the team's work. In situations where
• there are differing viewpoints, you will strive to find the best way forward and
• build consensus.
• Why it matters:
• Amazon is growing at an unprecedented rate. To keep up with that growth, we are
• in constant need of innovative processes and automation solutions. Your work
• will have a company-wide impact, affecting thousands of developers and teams,
• and enabling us to launch and scale our services rapidly.
• Why you'll love it:
• You will get a comprehensive view of all aspects of Amazon's business. You will
• have the opportunity to work with massive data sets and improve the agility of
• our technical teams. You will be part of a growing, fast-paced, and innovative
• team. You will have ownership and responsibility to define and execute processes
• that enhance the productivity and savings for AWS and Amazon.
• Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development with
• experience in identity directory systems architecture. Strong written and verbal
• communication skills are essential. The candidate should have a successful track
• record of delivering large-scale engineering solutions. The desire and ability
• to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment is crucial.
• Join us in this high-impact opportunity that offers interesting challenges and
• high visibility. Be prepared for a rigorous technical interview process as we're
• looking for the highest quality candidates.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the

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.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering

delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating

and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and

services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate

their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas

including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and

physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI

events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace

our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we

seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and

other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded

professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the

expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements

are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,

there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic

Qualifications

• - Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting
• infrastructure
• - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby,
• Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• - Experience with Linux/Unix

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience with CI/CD
• pipelines build processes
• Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
• of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
• Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
• customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
• adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the
• interview or onboarding process, please visit
• https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
• [https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more
• information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
• contact your Recruiting Partner.
• The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package
• will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
• compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,
• qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits
• including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &
• AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health
• Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
• Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
• [https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
• USA, WA, Seattle - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually