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Systems Development Engineer, AWS Launch Wizard

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/3/2026
Description

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis

The AWS Launch Wizard team is focused on automating the provisioning of commercial software applications using Amazon Web Services. Our mission is to make AWS is the best place to deploy an enterprise application in the Cloud. Our goal is to make enterprise application provisioning simple, with minimal effort, and without the need to spend weeks learning how to use AWS. We do this through infrastructure as code and configuration scripts that build fully operational commercial applications that can immediately be used in a production environment.

We are seeking an experience systems development engineer who has experience writing automation for infrastructure provisioning and software configuration. As a member of the Launch Wizard team, you will work with exciting technologies to automate provisioning solutions for a diverse set of enterprise customers at the scale of Amazon Web Services. The ideal candidate will bring not only experience but also a passion for solving complex challenges through simplified design and software engineering solutions.

This position includes being a member of the operational team that requires a week of on-call responsibilities once every 6 to 8 weeks. On-call duties include responding to customer issues, reviewing operational metrics, and improving operational excellence. Nobody likes to be paged in the middle of the night, which is why we place a top priority on ensuring issues are solved at the root cause to prevent them from happening again. Adjustments to the on-call schedule are commonly made to account for personal commitments as they arise.

About The Team

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life 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 Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional

Basic Qualifications

  • 4 years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience automating and configuring systems using the Desired State Configuration (DSC) in a large enterprise environment
  • Experience utilizing AWS cloud solutions in a DevOps environment

Amazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. For salaried roles, your Amazon package will include listed sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock.

Colorado $129,200 - $174,800 annually

National $116,300 - $201,200 annually


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2948162

Salary : $116,300 - $201,200

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