Software Engineer II, Analytics Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC)

About the role

The Analytics ADC team is at the forefront of delivering AWS Analytics cloud services to our customers in isolated, air-gapped cloud environments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly evolving field, leveraging the power of cloud computing and the latest advancements in data technologies. With a focus on expanding Analytics services across air-gapped cloud regions, driving automation investments, and delivering open-source solutions, we are at the forefront of modernization. Our teams are innovating new ways of building massively scalable distributed systems and delivering the next generation of cloud computing with AWS offerings like Athena, LakeFormation, Redshift, OpenSearch, Glue, QuickSight and Agentic AI services.

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer who can think big and simplify solutions to complex problems, all while ensuring our customers continue to have the best experience possible! A successful Software Development Engineer joining the team will be an innovator, building solutions and working closely with Amazon's largest and most demanding government customers to address their specific needs across a suite of Analytics services in air-gapped cloud environments. They will drive the resolution of technical issues and work diligently to improve the customer experience.

Basic qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

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
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs

What you'll bring

• Strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals: deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large scale, distributed environment; understanding of networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate; regular participation in deep-dive troubleshooting and technical post-mortem discussions to identify root cause of complex issues
• Strong software skills: deep experience working with systems in a large scale, distributed environment; comfortable facilitating deep-dive troubleshooting and leading technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues
• Love to solve problems: love leading teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in air-gapped cloud environments; solid understanding of systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement
• Think Big: work on projects building and deploying solutions across ADC partitions and regions; strive to build a culture to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale
• Love to code: whether building tools in Java or solving complex system problems in Python, love using technology to solve problems; solid understanding of software development methodology and know how to use the right tool for the right job
• Be great fun to work with: love what you do and instinctively know how to make work fun

Key job responsibilities

• Develop, build, and operate AWS Analytics services that enable customers to optimize their data
• Support services running in air gapped regions that are isolated from the public internet creating unique engineering challenges and opportunities for innovation
• Dive deep to resolve operational challenges, innovate to automate operational tasks, build open source solutions for our customers, support execution of various security campaigns (blocked software, host patching), and parity programs
• Work cross functionally to foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues
• Build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices; strive to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale
• Influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams and make data-driven decisions
• Bring in best practices in operational and engineering excellence by actively contributing to ticket resolution, infrastructure improvements, and service deployments
• Show leadership on strong Bias for Action, Invent and Simplify, Insist on the Highest Standards, and Deliver Results

Requirements

• This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance
• The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work

Pay

USA, CO, Denver - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Schedule

Application deadline: Jul 25, 2026

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