Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security, Cloud User Experience
Amazon Web Services, Inc.•4h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeMid Level3+ yrs exp
H-1B verified · 2310 LCAs
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- Amazon Security is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to provide technical leadership and direction for the team responsible for the governance of AWS usage across Amazon's cloud footprint. This team builds and operates highly-scalable and foundational systems for accessing and securing Amazon's cloud workloads. The products built by this team are used across all business verticals in Amazon, giving you the unique opportunity to have company-wide influence. In this role, you will architect and drive the development of scalable software systems to enable effective management, compliance
- security controls over millions of AWS accounts and resources company-wide. Additionally, you'll have the unique opportunity to partner closely with AWS product teams to drive adoption of their offerings across Amazon and directly influence their roadmaps. Key job responsibilities
- Architect and develop systems and processes for operating the largest enterprise multi-account AWS footprint.
- Implement preventive controls and guardrails within AWS accounts and AWS Organizations to enforce standardization and prevent policy violations related to security groups, IAM, networking, logging, etc.
- Architect for high availability, scalability, observability, and disaster recovery in the context of AWS governance tooling and processes.
- Evangelize cloud governance best practices and drive improvements to our multi-account strategy as AWS service offerings evolve.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Mentor other engineers on the team and promote best practices in software design, testing, operational excellence
- secure coding. A day in the life At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations
- physical stores.At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations
- physical stores. About the team A day in the life As a Security Engineer, you will collaborate with software development teams to ensure we keep our customers safe while developing novel services. In a given day, you might be inspecting an application’s code for security issues, building a new framework to help our software developers build faster and more securely
- fine-tuning the design for a new service. The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically, this person will be a security specialist with one or more areas of deep expertise within application security. They will clearly articulate risks to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions. They will shape the strategy of the Product Security Team and influence systemic security improvements across our service organizations. They will guide and mentor other engineers on the team. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security 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 Amazon Security? At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations
- physical stores. Inclusive Team Culture In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives
- voices. Training & 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, training
- 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.
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience - Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing
- operations experience Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- 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. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications
- 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
- parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
Required skills
AWSObject Oriented Designsoftware developmentdesign patternsscalabilitysecurity