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# System Development Engineer, Astra ADC

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $99,100.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ruby, Golang
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_amazon6-10551913

## About the Role

Basic Qualifications - Associate's degree or above, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby - Experience tools for automation (building, testing, releasing or monitoring) - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language - Experience on highly concurrent, high throughput systems and knowledge of complex distributed systems Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.