Software Development Engineer, AWS Config
Amazon Web Services Development Center Germany GmbH•2h ago
DE, BE, BerlinHybridFull-timeMid Level3+ yrs exp
Top focus
Software EngineerSoftware Engineer IiAws EngineerSenior Software Engineer
- Amazon Web Services has enabled large enterprises and growing startups to move quickly by increasing developer productivity. Security, auditability and governance in the cloud has moved from being a top concern to top reason for adopting Cloud services. AWS Config and Config Rules have been leading this transition by providing insights into user activity, change tracking and automated security and compliance tools. We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to join a highly respected team building one of the largest configuration audit platforms in the world. We are building agentic AI solutions that automate the end-to-end lifecycle of resource type onboarding - from research and schema authoring through testing, validation
- deployment. You'll work at the intersection of large-scale distributed systems and AI-driven automation, designing agents that can reason about AWS service APIs, author configuration schemas
- validate correctness with minimal human intervention. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here
- is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work. AWS Config is a part of AWS Utility Computing (UC) which 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 (Iot), Platform
- Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Key job responsibilities - Design, build
- operate high-scale, highly available distributed services that extend AWS Config. - Design and build AI agent orchestration systems that automate resource type onboarding at scale - Own solutions across the full lifecycle: design, implementation, deployment, monitoring
- support. - Own operational excellence for agentic workflows - monitoring, alerting
- self-healing mechanisms - Mentor and guide junior engineers through design reviews and constructive, rigorous code reviews. - Bring structure to ambiguous problems, manage competing priorities
- make data-driven decisions. About the team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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
- includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon 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. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored 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
- passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & 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. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics
- a related field - Experience programming with at least one software programming language - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++
- C# including object-oriented design - Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing
- operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. m/w/d 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.
Required skills
JavaC++C#AWSAIDistributed SystemsSoftware DevelopmentObject-Oriented Design