This is a Systems Development Engineer role with Amazon based in Sydney, NSW, AU Amazon Role Seniority - mid level More about the Systems Development Engineer role at Amazon 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, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. We're the team powering AWS's global infrastructure, designing and operating the foundation that enables every AWS service worldwide. If you're passionate about solving complex distributed systems challenges at unprecedented scale, you could help shape our next generation of cloud infrastructure. We are actively seeking experienced Systems Development Engineers with a strong background in automation and operations. Must hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www1.defence.gov.au/security/clearances). Key job responsibilities - Support the refinement of system requirements, participate in the development and delivery of operability-related features such as system health monitoring, diagnostics, repair, and other self-healing automation - Develop or further existing application and system management tools and processes that reduce manual efforts and increase overall efficiency - Adapt and improve operations management systems and processes to accommodate rapid and increasing growth in systems and traffic - Participate in the design and execution of production acceptance tests and new hardware evaluations - Monitor the health of the fleet, automating system health, maintenance tasks, and reporting systems as needed - Participate in “on-call” rotations to resolve incidents occurring out-of-hours. A day in the life A typical day in this role involves collaborating with technology leaders, contributing to the enhancement of day-to-day operations, and ensuring improvements in availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency. The overarching goal is to deliver scalable services and ensure a high-availability experience for our Region Services customers. If you are an experienced professional ready for a challenging and impactful opportunity, we invite you to join our efforts in building a best-in-class development engineering and operations team that aligns with AWS commitment to customer satisfaction, and continual innovation. About the team Our Region Services team redefines the way AWS designs, builds, and operates AWS regions to enable new AWS Cloud Infrastructure and Services offerings to customers across every industry and of every size, including start-ups, enterprises, and public sector organizations. Diverse Experiences Amazon 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 (AWS) 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. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. 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 and 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. - 1 years of contributing to automation for new and current system experience - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - Experience with Linux/Unix - Experience working with high-availability, distributed systems and services - Experience in network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP) - Experience with programming/scripting (Batch, VB, PowerShell, Java, C#, Chef, Perl, Ruby and/or PHP), or experience in Linux OS and network troubleshooting and experience in Kubernetes, Docker or containers ecosystem Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Amazon team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Supporting system requirements refinement ️ Developing management tools Monitoring fleet health Key Strengths ⚙️ Automation Programming Linux/Unix experience Network fundamentals Scripting experience Container ecosystem Why Amazon is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Amazon not with Hatch.