Support Engineer, AWS Managed Operations (MO)

Job title:

Support Engineer, AWS Managed Operations (MO)

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONAWS 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 support engineers with a strong background in cloud 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: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/in-the-works-aws-european-sovereign-cloud/Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the launch of the ESC in 2025, working closely with global AWS teams, and influencing the evolution of AWS services and technology. 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 of the ESC. You will be required to occasionally participate in “on-call” rotations to resolve incidents occurring out-of-hours.The overarching goal is to deliver scalable services and ensure a high-availability experience for EU 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.Utility Computing (UC)
European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) is a part of AWS Utility Computing (UC).
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. Within AWS UC, Managed Operations engineers engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.Eligibility requirementFluency in written and spoken English is required.
Successful applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland.
Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European UnionA day in the life
Embark on a dynamic day as a seasoned technical professional, leveraging profound expertise to address and resolve intricate system issues within the sphere of your team’s responsibilities. As a nimble problem-solver, you play a pivotal role in swiftly extending assistance, contributing to the professional development of junior engineers through active mentoring and knowledge-sharing.Your impact goes beyond mere trouble-shooting; you meticulously refine documentation, processes, and tools, elevating operational efficiency and setting new benchmarks for excellence. This commitment to continuous improvement is emblematic of your dedication to fostering a culture of excellence within the technological landscape.Moreover, your pursuit of mastery in diagnostic skills sets you apart as a formidable force, unraveling the complexities of system architecture and discerning the root causes of challenges. This professional journey is not just a role; it’s a dynamic odyssey marked by strategic problem-solving, impactful leadership, and a relentless pursuit of technological prowess. Welcome to a day where each task contributes to a legacy of innovation and excellence in the realm of technology.In addition to these responsibilities, your position involves 24×7 on-call responsibility. You work as a team to root-cause issues and ensure your systems remain resilient and fault-tolerant, underscoring your commitment to maintaining operational excellence.About the team
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
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– Experience maintaining software systems or related fields.
– Experience with monitoring frameworks (such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic or similar).
– Solid understanding of Linux and networking fundamentals.
– Experience decomposing complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions.
– Experience proactively to solving problems before they occur.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Familiarity operating services in AWS.
– Experience actively mentoring junior engineers.
– Familiarity in at least one scripting language such as Bash, Python, or Ruby to automate tasks.
– Familiarity across common technology domain areas, such as hardware, software, networking, and operating systems.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 (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.

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Dublin

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 06:09:34 GMT

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