European Sovereign Cloud Initiative
AWS is set to introduce the inaugural European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), a significant development in utility computing (UC). To spearhead this initiative, we are actively seeking experienced systems engineers with a strong background in automation and operations.
Your Role
* You will play a pivotal role in building and leading operations and development teams dedicated to delivering high-availability AWS services, including EC2, S3, Dynamo, Lambda, and Bedrock, exclusively for EU customers.
* Oversee the launch of the ESC, working closely with global AWS teams, and influence the evolution of AWS services and technology.
* Collaborate with technology leaders, contribute to the enhancement of day-to-day operations, and ensure improvements in availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency of the ESC.
* Occasionally participate in "on-call" rotations to resolve incidents occurring out-of-hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Spearhead the European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) initiative as part of AWS Managed Operations team.
* Leverage experience in automation and operations to deliver high-availability AWS services for EU customers.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve customer satisfaction.
* Maintain a deep understanding of AWS services, technologies, and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
* Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
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.
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Work/Life Balance
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Eligibility Requirements
* Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
* Successful applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland.
* Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European Union.
Required Skills and Experience
* Experience supporting cloud systems or other services.
* Proficient troubleshooting and anticipating problems that affect the performance, reliability, or availability of software systems.
* Proficient executing standard operating procedures and following operational best practices.
* Knowledge of scripting processes in a language such as Bash, Python, or Ruby or coding software applications in a modern language such as Java, TypeScript, or similar.
* Experience working cross-organizationally and leading strategic team efforts requiring work from multiple team members.
* Experience performance tuning software applications and optimizing fleet utilization.
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code, (such as CDK, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or similar).