Systems Development Engineer, Managed Operations

Systems Development Engineer, Managed Operations Join to apply for the Systems Development Engineer, Managed Operations role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Description AWS is set to introduce the inaugural European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), marking a significant development in utility computing (UC). To spearhead this initiative, we are actively seeking experienced systems development engineers with a strong background in automation and operations. As part of the AWS Managed Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading operations and development teams dedicated to delivering high‑availability AWS services—including EC2, S3, Dynamo, Lambda, and Bedrock—exclusively for EU customers. For more information on ESC please check out our blog: Responsibilities Oversee the launch of the ESC in 2025, working closely with global AWS teams. Influence the evolution of AWS services and technology. Collaborate with technology leaders to enhance day‑to‑day operations. Ensure improvements in availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency of the ESC. Participate in on‑call rotations to resolve incidents occurring out of hours. Deliver scalable services and uphold a high‑availability experience for EU customers. Eligibility Requirements Fluency in written and spoken English. Candidate must be a national of an EU member state and reside in the EU. Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European Union. Employees will participate in an on‑call rota. About the Team Diverse Experiences: 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. Why AWS Amazon Web Services is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & 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, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional. Basic Qualifications This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state. Proven experience in software development or related field with proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Typescript, Python, or Ruby. Demonstrated experience in engineering, working with hardware, software, networking, operating systems. Solid understanding of Linux and networking, and able to troubleshoot and anticipate problems that affect the performance, reliability, or availability of software systems. Experience designing systems for performance, simplicity and scalability, durability, cost, and security. Preferred Qualifications Able to lead the creation, revision, and/or improvement of standard operational procedures (SOPs) and drive operational best practices. Experience with monitoring frameworks such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic or similar. Experience actively mentoring junior engineers and working cross‑organizationally and leading strategic team efforts requiring work from multiple team members. Experience supporting service in AWS or other cloud systems or services. Experience operating 24x7 high‑availability distributed software applications and performance tuning software applications and optimizing fleet utilization. Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as CDK, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or similar. Equal Opportunity Statement Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice: to know more about how we collect, use and