Cloud Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) Full time
Join Our Team as a Cloud Systems Engineer

Are you eager to contribute to the development of groundbreaking cloud computing solutions and tackle some of the most intricate technical challenges? Do you possess a strong enthusiasm for engineering and managing one of the largest cloud infrastructures globally, aiming to create a better future for generations to come?


At AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch), we design and maintain some of the most extensive internet infrastructures available, offering businesses of all sizes a robust platform for cloud services.

With AWS, clients can allocate computing power, storage, databases, and various cloud resources according to their business needs.
To address the increasing demand for AWS Services worldwide, we seek exceptionally driven individuals who are passionate about learning and innovation.


AWS Utility Computing (UC) is at the forefront of product innovation — from essential services like Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to a continuous stream of new product innovations that distinguish AWS's offerings in the industry.


Your Role as a Cloud Systems Engineer
As a vital member of the UC organization, you will assist in the development and management of services including Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Applications within AWS. This includes providing support for clients requiring specialized security solutions for their cloud services.


If you join our team, you will be part of a high-caliber group in a vibrant environment that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.


This position offers the chance to operate and engineer systems on a grand scale, gaining invaluable experience in cloud computing.


You will collaborate with individuals who are passionate about cloud technology, recognize the importance of exceptional service for customer success, and are dedicated to continuous improvement.


Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:

  • Be a driving force in delivering innovative products that are rapidly evolving.
  • Define, develop, manage, and operate services in a high-growth setting.
  • Tackle unique and complex challenges in areas such as compute services, including containers and serverless technologies, DynamoDB/NoSQL databases, Glacier, and S3 data lakes, among other AWS Services.
  • Learn to build and manage distributed systems at scale.
  • Influence the tools and utilities that are integral to the AWS ecosystem supporting our internal services.
Key Responsibilities:

What does a Cloud Systems Engineer do at AWS?


On a typical day, engineers may delve into understanding the root causes of customer issues, analyze metrics that are trending negatively, consult with top engineers at AWS, or explore innovative methods to automate operational challenges.

Our Cloud Systems Engineering roles empower engineers to cultivate a wide array of skills. Experienced engineers often take on leadership roles within their teams by becoming subject matter experts across various services. They are responsible for developing, building, deploying, operating, sustaining, and enhancing services in cloud production environments. They leverage trends and metrics to pinpoint areas for improvement and help refine procedures utilized by their team and internal stakeholders.

Engineers are expected to maintain high standards in their development work and effectively address new and ambiguous problem domains while consistently delivering impactful changes for customers.

A Day in the Life:

  • Automating the world's most advanced cloud computing infrastructure.
  • Simplifying and reimagining systems, processes, and tools to enhance customer experiences.
  • Creating tailored solutions for our clients' technical challenges.
  • Learning from industry-recognized senior and Principal engineers at AWS.
  • Mentoring, recruiting, and developing team members.

We take ownership of our services and strive to make out-of-hours support as seamless as possible.

About Our Team:

AWS values diverse experiences. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the preferred qualifications and skills outlined in the job description.

If your career is just beginning, has not followed a conventional path, or includes alternative experiences, we welcome your application.

Why Choose AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform in the world. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, which is why customers from successful startups to Global 500 companies rely on our extensive suite of products and services to power their operations.

Inclusive Team Culture:

At AWS, we foster a culture of learning and curiosity. Our employee-led affinity groups promote inclusion and empower us to celebrate our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, such as our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to embrace our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Development:

We are committed to continuously raising our performance standards as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. You will find abundant knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career advancement resources to help you grow into a well-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance:

We prioritize work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should not come at the expense of personal sacrifices, which is why we promote flexibility as part of our work culture. When we feel supported both at work and at home, there is nothing we cannot accomplish in the cloud.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
  • 1+ years of experience in designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) new and existing systems.
  • 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering.
  • 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, or Ruby.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline build processes.
  • Experience with Linux/Unix.


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