System Development Engineer, AWS

• Hands-on Linux systems administration skills * Demonstrable experience in using development languages such as Python, Java, Go, Ruby, or other, to build reusable tools * Practical knowledge of system architectures and networking, Knowledge of configuration management systems, such as: Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or related systems. * Experience automating software deployments and following a continuous delivery and deployment model * Experience with system analysis and troubleshooting in a Linux environment

To apply for this role you must be: A UK national and able to obtain and maintain a UK Government Security Clearance - (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-level).

A day in the life Our systems development engineers spend time:

• Automating the world's most advanced cloud computing infrastructure
• Simplifying and reinventing systems, processes, and tools to make things better for our customers
• Building unique solutions to our customers' technical problems
• Studying and learning from industry recognized Amazon Senior and Principal Engineers.
• Coaching, hiring and developing team members

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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.

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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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

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