System Development Engineer II - AMZ27600.1

About the role

Build tools that automate and streamline processes to make fleet operations more efficient. Respond to large scale events involving these fleets. Diagnose and fix critical software and system failures. Serve as a mentor and resource to other engineers and assist in training new engineers. Provide first line of defense daytime support for operational tickets for all software development teams within the organization. Propose, drive and implement technical solutions for automation, efficiency and scalability. Partner with the software development teams to support corporate infrastructure systems and perform database queries (SQL) using Window, Linux or Unix based operating systems and SQL Server databases. Provide support and technical consultation to Amazon internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Build tools to automate and streamline fleet operations
• Respond to large scale events involving fleets
• Diagnose and fix critical software and system failures
• Mentor and train other engineers
• Provide daytime support for operational tickets
• Propose and implement technical solutions for automation, efficiency, and scalability
• Partner with software development teams to support corporate infrastructure systems
• Perform database queries using SQL
• Provide support and technical consultation to Amazon internal customers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Administrator, or a related occupation
• One year of experience supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services
• Experience designing and implementing platforms to deliver provisioning using shell scripting
• Experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby
• Experience supporting and maintaining database servers including MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent database
• Experience troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based environment

Qualifications

Employer will accept three years of experience in the job offered or related as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and one year of experience.

Skills

• SQL
• PowerShell
• Perl
• Bash
• Python
• PHP
• Ruby
• Shell scripting
• Database queries
• Windows, Linux, or Unix based operating systems

Benefits

A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $129,200 - $174,800 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8:00am-5:00pm