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DescriptionThe Region Services team is looking for a System Development Manager to support Operations in Australia. The AWS Region Services team builds and provides operational support for internal tools used by developers across AWS. Our Corporate Systems Development Managers work in a fast-paced environment across many disciplines, collaborating with other AWS teams to deliver cloud services for our customers.You will be passionate about both development and operations, and have a strong desire to learn about Amazon''s development lifecycle. This is a true DevOps role; you will be both allowed and expected to follow problems all the way to the end and work on implementing real solutions, not just quick fixes. You will want to dive deep and understand how these large systems work.If you like to focus on customer experience, think, and act globally and want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon.com data centers, we''d like to meet you!Key Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deploy operational tools to automate processes and reduce operational overheadHire, develop, and mentor team membersWork with other engineers to build and manage massively scaled servicesWork with other engineers to diagnose and resolve customer issuesTrack the health of our services, identify and fix problems on complex systems with massive scaleCollaborate with some of the leading minds in distributed systemsParticipate in 24/7 oncall rotation to troubleshoot highseverity issuesLinux & System KnowledgeVarious Linux distributions and their corresponding package management toolsPermissions and permissions managementSystem logging and auditingLog parsing using grep, awk, sed, cut, tr, etc.Remote access via SSHKnowledge of /proc and /sys filesystemsLinux tools (ip, ifconfig, netstat, tcpdump, strace, netcat, ping, telnet, etc.)System monitoring tools (top, *stat tools, etc.)DNS and tools (bind, host, dig, nslookup, etc.)Runlevel management tools (systemd, rc.d, inittab, chkconfig, etc.)Development Tools & Best PracticesGit (or other CM tools)Agile developmentCI/CD or development pipelinesMust hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see Day in the LifeIn this role, you will collaborate with Product Teams to design solutions that make efficient use of resources and technologies. You will bring a detailoriented approach and excellent problemsolving abilities, backed by a deep understanding of distributed system design and delivery. Your contributions will leverage crossfunctional business and technical skillsets, assessing and managing risks, measuring and reporting on progress, anticipating and resolving bottlenecks, providing escalation management, making tradeoffs, and balancing business needs with technical constraints.You will drive engineering deliverables through influence rather than authority, manage repair requests in a highvolume environment, and respond to highseverity events. Regular presentations to senior leadership will require you to synthesize problems and solutions into a simple and consumable manner. Additionally, you will be responsible for data collection, analytics, and dashboard creation to help others identify the best paths for business improvement.About the TeamUtility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing provides product innovations, from foundational services such as Amazon''s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS''s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you''ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.The Region Services team redefines the way AWS designs, builds, and operates AWS regions to enable new AWS Cloud Infrastructure and Services offerings to customers across every industry and of every size, including startups, enterprises, and public sector organizations.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn''t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don''t let it stop you from applying.Why AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world''s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that''s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life BalanceWe value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there''s nothing we can''t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureAWS values curiosity and connection. Our employeeled and companysponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe''re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth''s Best Employer. That''s why you''ll find endless knowledgesharing, mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.Basic Qualifications5+ years of managing system or software development teams experience7+ years of relevant handson systems engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems, and operating systems7+ years of leading the definition and development of multitier web servicesKnowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operationsExperience partnering with product or program management teamsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellenceKnowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)Experience with AWS platforms, services, and design patternsExperience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategyAcknowledgement Of CountryIn the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE StatementAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you''re applying in isn''t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr