Overview

Job ID: 3081830 | AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)

Would you like to help implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the most complex technical problems? Are you excited by the prospect of building and running the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure to provide a better world for future generations?

AWS builds and operates some of the largest internet infrastructure on the planet, providing companies of all sizes with an infrastructure web services platform in the cloud. To meet the growing demand for AWS Services around the globe, we need exceptionally motivated people who are driven by learning and innovation.

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations—from foundational services such as Amazon S3 and 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.

If you join us you’ll be part of a world-class team in a dynamic environment with an entrepreneurial feel of a start-up. As a member of the team providing EC2 services you will be delivering foundational capability that benefits all customers.

This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and to gain world-class experience in cloud computing. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about cloud computing, believe that first-class service is critical to customer success, and are committed to improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborating with multiple development teams to reliably deliver AWS services into production environments.
• Creating and improving processes for releasing, monitoring, and patching services.
• Identifying issues and driving solutions to ensure rock-solid stability and performance.

Day in the life

Systems Engineering roles help engineers develop a broad range of skills. They use Linux skills to solve problems, keep software up-to-date, and provide data and metrics that help manage the capacity and efficiency of services. They identify and troubleshoot system-related issues and communicate clearly and collaboratively to deliver results. They are self-starters, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and change, and customer-obsessed—focused on understanding customer pain points and finding quick, complete resolutions.

About the team

About AWS

Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills, 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 continue to innovate—customers range from successful startups to Global 500 companies rely on our robust suite of products and services.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our ongoing innovation is fueled by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We continuously raise our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources to develop into a well-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility in our working culture. When we feel supported at work and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or relevant work experience
Working knowledge of Linux system administration
Experience with systems automation using BASH, Python, Perl, etc.
Experience of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP)
Good troubleshooting skills at all levels, from application to network to host

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to cloud computing concepts and design considerations
Experience in a production environment
Experience with monitoring frameworks (such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic or similar)

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