Software Development Engineer – EC2

Come help us build automation that manages millions of hosts for Amazon. The Managed Fleets team abstracts host and fleet management away from thousands of service teams across Amazon, freeing up engineers to build services and deliver value to our customers. We operate at scale and manage millions of hosts, keeping them safe, secure and efficient. To achieve this, we innovate and keep abreast of the latest cutting‑edge technologies. Utility Computing (UC) – AWS Utility Computing 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 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, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Key Job Responsibilities On the Managed Fleets team, you will build innovative software that lets customers define the shape and size of their fleets and monitor the health and efficiency of how they are run. You will use technologies such as Java, TypeScript, React, and Python, along with various native AWS services and Amazon‑internal tools. We don’t expect you to be an expert in all these technologies, but we do expect you to be excited to learn them. As an engineer on this team, you will play a committed role in developing high‑quality software designs and solutions to our often complex problems. This position involves on‑call responsibilities, typically once every six weeks. We work hard to keep on‑call paging to a minimum and ensure our systems are fault‑tolerant. Our team values work‑life balance and respects each other’s time. Day in the Life A successful Software Development Engineer will have good design skills, an excellent ability to solve problems, strong communication skills, and a desire to be a key technical contributor. The software you will be responsible for requires breadth of technical development knowledge (distributed systems, synchronous API orchestration, scalability, availability). Daily work will involve interacting with engineers, stakeholders, and managers. We are just starting to scratch the surface of the opportunity in front of us, and if this sounds like a place for you, come build with us and have Amazon‑scale impact. About the Team Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and are building an environment that celebrates knowledge‑sharing and mentorship. Senior members enjoy one‑on‑one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help you develop your engineering expertise, empowering you to take on more complex tasks in the future. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all the qualifications and skills listed, 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. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object‑oriented design Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae. 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr