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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Development Engineer II - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Business Process Modeling, Cloud Computing, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Virtual Agents - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/system-development-engineer-ii-analytics-amazon-dedicated-cloud-adc-denver-co--d3e450f4-0faa-4a34-b927-ab2a2f330d75 ## About the Role Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytics Cloud, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Campaigns, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Distributed Computing, Diving, Government, Identify Issues, Java, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Network Operations Center, Open Source, Operational Improvement, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Root Cause Analysis, Scalable System Development, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Startup, Supply Chain, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Systems Scalability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Top Secret Clearance ## Description We are seeking an Systems Development Engineer II who can think big and simplify solutions to complex problems, all while ensuring our customers continue to have the best experience possible! A successful Systems Development Engineer II 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. This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work., * Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues. * Have strong software and skills. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with systems in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You are comfortable facilitating deep-dive troubleshooting and leading technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues. * Love to solve problems. The ideal candidate will love leading teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in air-gapped cloud environments. You have a solid understanding of systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement. * Think Big. The ideal candidate will work on projects building and deploying solutions across ADC partitions and regions. You will strive build a culture to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale. A day in the life As a Systems Development Engineer II in Analytics, you will build innovative solutions, expand services into ADC regions, and improve our operations to provide resiliency and the best experience for our customers. You influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams and make data-driven decisions. You bring in best practices in operational and engineering excellence by actively contributing to ticket resolution and infrastructure improvements. Successful candidates will be expected to show leadership on strong Bias for Action, Invent and Simplify, Insist on the Highest Standards, and Deliver Results. You will develop, build, and operate AWS Agentic AI services that enable customers to optimize their data. Our engineering teams support services running in air gapped regions that are isolated from the public internet creating unique engineering challenges and opportunities for innovation. The Analytics team is responsible for diving deep to resolve operational challenges, innovating to automate operational tasks, build open source solutions for our customers, supporting execution of various security campaigns (blocked software, host patching), and parity programs.