Systems Development Manager, Network Core

Description Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. To meet the ever-growing demand for AWS Services around the globe, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon’s network is a key differentiator for AWS, enabling the global operation of thousands of applications across hundreds of thousands of servers worldwide. We are looking for a Systems Development Manager who will have the opportunity to attract and lead a new world-class team to assure the operational success of critical, high performance, large scale networking capabilities for a strategic partner. Do you like implementing innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Do you have experience managing large, complex programs? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced people manager to lead a group of System Development Engineers who create software based solutions to bridge gaps to align our Data Centre global operations capabilities while meeting our unique customer requirements. The prospective Manager will drive the team’s software development roadmaps, leading prioritization and design requirements. The Manager will be responsible for the lifecycle of their products from design, development, quality reviews and deployment, as well as operational excellence through continuous improvement, visibility, and standardization to deliver highly available services to our customers. A successful candidate will be a hands-on manager with an established background in developing and operating platforms and services, developing and hiring extraordinary talent, have strong technical ability, great communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results in a dynamic fast paced environment. Key job responsibilities - Manage the design and development of new software solutions supporting our internal teams, including code reviews, testing, deployment and post-launch monitoring - Lead and manage the team that drives organizational standards for operational excellence and resiliency - Develop, communicate, and maintain project road maps - Establish strong relationships with internal partners and peer stakeholders to understand and meet their needs while operating existing systems at a high quality - Dive into details of issues, make technical contributions, and drive the delivery and reliability of products and software solutions. - Focus on hands on development of your team. Mentor, coach and grow highly talented engineers. Train engineers on best practices and drive operational excellence. - Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability) About the team The Network Development team drives engineering, implementation, scalability, operations, reliability, and sustainability for all of the network fabrics that underpin the software services and platforms used within an AWS region. Top reasons to join our team: - Collaborate with and learn from the best networking experts in the world - Get to develop, build and operate networks at the very largest scale, in an organisation that values its engineers and engineering teams, and promotes innovation and ownership - Be part of a unique team that’s dedicated to history-making programmes - Start a career path in one of the largest and most successful tech companies with a near-endless opportunity to explore and grow 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. 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. Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of managing system or software development teams experience - 5+ years of relevant hands-on systems engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems, operating systems experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field - 5+ years of systems engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or leading edge IT organization experience Preferred Qualifications - Experience contributing to the definition and implementation of automation opportunities within an operations environment - 2+ years of Amazon experience, or experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings - Experience programming in at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - 8+ years of highly scalable systems experience - Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication - Experience in root cause analysis and error correction, identifying changes to procedures and systems to implement long-term fixes and avoid repeating issues 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.