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# System Development Engineer II, ADC Identity West

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $129,200 - $174,800
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Build Automation, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ruby, Software Engineering, Software Security, Golang
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28169150/System-Development-Engineer-Ii-Adc-Identity-West-Washington-Bellevue-7375

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)

 - 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
 - 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
 - 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
 - Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
 - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

Preferred Qualifications

 - Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
 - Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

## Description

Are you passionate about building and improving the systems that power some of the world's most impactful technology? As a System Development Engineer II at Amazon, you will own the engineering and operational health of critical systems, driving improvements that make them more resilient, cost-effective, and easier to maintain. You will tackle complex problems where the business need is clear but the path forward requires your creativity and technical judgment. From diagnosing thorny production issues to designing automation that eliminates toil, your work will directly improve the experience for both your team and our customers. If you thrive on solving real problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and leaving systems better than you found them, we want to hear from you., Design and deliver technology solutions that improve system resilience, performance, and maintainability, balancing tradeoffs across scalability, security, and cost.

 - Identify and resolve complex operational issues through thorough root cause analysis, implementing permanent fixes that prevent recurrence and reduce support burden.
 - Build automation and tooling that streamline repetitive processes, improve deployment confidence, and increase your team's agility and velocity.
 - Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and post-incident analyses, providing constructive feedback and coaching peers on engineering and operational best practices.
 - Collaborate with partner teams to assess system dependencies, clarify architectural responsibilities, and apply improvements that benefit the broader organization.

A day in the life
You start your day reviewing system health dashboards and metrics you helped build, quickly identifying any anomalies worth investigating. You might spend the morning pairing with a teammate on a code review, then shift to designing an automation solution that eliminates a recurring manual process. Afternoons could involve a post-incident review where you help the team uncover contributing causes and propose long-term fixes. You regularly connect with engineers on partner teams to align on shared system interfaces and ensure your solutions integrate smoothly.

About the team
Our team is focused on building and operating reliable, scalable systems that serve Amazon's customers around the world. We value collaboration, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Every engineer on the team has the opportunity to shape how we build and operate our technology, and we actively invest in mentorship and knowledge sharing. If you are excited about working in an inclusive environment where your ideas matter and your contributions have real impact, we would love for you to join us.