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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Development Manager III, Operations Technology Networking - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,100.0 - $236,900.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Code Review, CompTIA Network+, Continuous Integration, Linux, Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Application Enhancement Tool, Computer Network Operations, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C205B8F1D04F46C79F22C25121C6120C/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years of managing teams experience * 8+ years of technology role experience * Experience with network operations either as a manager or individual contributor * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, * Experience representing your team or technical area to senior management * Experience in building and developing a high performance team * CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco/CCNA, Linux (Redhat), Microsoft hardware (installation), AWS, or other industry relevant certifications * Experience working with technical and product stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize features, and influence product roadmaps * Proficiency with AI-powered network automation and coding ## Description * Set technical vision and strategy for network provisioning team. Guide architectural decisions and establish technical standards. Champion integration of AI and machine learning to enhance network automation and operations. * Drive operational excellence through automated network solutions. Establish metrics and KPIs to measure service health and performance. Ensure timely delivery of network development projects. Scale development practices to support rapid platform expansion across global operations. * Partner with internal teams and external vendors to drive innovation in network automation and tooling. Work with vendors to influence product roadmaps and integrate emerging technologies. Champion adoption of AI-powered tools and generative AI applications for network operations. Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation through strategic partnerships. Identify and evaluate new technologies that can benefit Amazon's network infrastructure. * Establish engineering metrics to measure service availability, deployment velocity, and system reliability. Drive quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration. Measure deployment success rates, defect rates, network capacity utilization, and cycle times for continuous improvement. * Conduct regular technical roadmap reviews and align operational priorities with organizational objectives. Provide mentoring in network engineering, automation development, and software engineering practices. Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. A day in the life You'll lead a team of engineers supporting Amazon's global site build network deployments. Your stakeholders include Operations Technology leadership, partner engineering teams, and external vendors. Day-to-day, you'll balance strategic planning with hands-on problem solving - unblocking your team, aligning priorities across organizations, and ensuring builds stay on track. Your customers are the operations sites launching worldwide that depend on network connectivity from day one. This role suits someone who thrives leading technical teams through ambiguity at scale. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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