Systems Development Manager, Amazon

• AWS is set to introduce the inaugural European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), marking a significant development in utility computing (UC)
• To spearhead this initiative, we are actively seeking experienced development engineering leaders with a strong background in both development management and operations expertise
• If you are an experienced professional ready for a challenging and impactful opportunity, we invite you to join our efforts in building a best-in-class development engineering and operations team that aligns with AWS' commitment to customer satisfaction and continual innovation
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of Software Development or Systems experience, including hands-on development work and object-oriented design
• 3+ years of proven track record of high-scale hiring and talent management on teams of multiple disciplines/job families
• Systems engineering experience (e.g., virtualization, hardware design, operating system tuning), experience building scalable infrastructure software or distributed systems
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

Desirable

• As part of the AWS Managed Operations team, 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
• Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the launch of the ESC in 2025, working closely with AWS global teams and influencing the evolution of AWS services and technology
• A typical day in this role involves collaborating with technology leaders, contributing to the enhancement of day-to-day operations, and ensuring improvements in availability, reliability, latency, performance, and efficiency of the ESC
• As a leader, you will manage teams in both systems operations and development, emphasizing automation and engineering efficiency
• The overarching goal is to deliver scalable services and ensure a high-availability experience for EU customers
• As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services
• Lead your team in executing organizational and team roadmaps, focusing on ESC launch goals. Regular check-ins and strategic guidance foster collaboration and shared success
• Analyse systems and software performance, identifying areas for improvement and shape strategies to enhance overall efficiency
• Cross-departmental collaboration is key, you will strengthen relationships with other teams, streamlining processes for optimal ESC functioning
• Building coaching and mentoring teams to ensure a skilled and invested workforce
• Regularly review key performance metrics, to ensure the team's efforts align with overarching business objectives, fostering a results-driven environment
• Identifying successes and areas for improvement, ensuring your teams are well-prepared for ESC launch challenges and opportunities
• This position involves On-call responsibility, you will be required to drive escalation calls