Systems Development Manager, ESC Managed Operations
5 days ago
Madrid
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. 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. For more information on ESC please check out our blog: 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. 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. European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) is a part of AWS Utility Computing (UC). AWS Utility Computing (UC) 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, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Managed Operations engineers engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Eligibility requirement • Fluency in written and spoken English is required., • Candidate must be a national of an EU member state and residing in the EU to operate the AWS European Sovereign Cloud., • Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European Union., • Employees will participate in an On-Call rota. Key job responsibilities • Lead your team in executing organizational and team roadmaps, focusing on automation goals., • Regular check-ins and strategic guidance to 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 team 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 launch challenges and opportunities., • This position may involve On-call responsibility, you will be required to drive escalation calls. About the team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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, or 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. 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. 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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. • This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state, • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent work experience, • Demonstrated Software Development or Systems experience (including hands-on development work and object-oriented design), plus proven track record of high-scale hiring and talent management across 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., • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent., • Strong engineering fundamentals (networking, network services, operating systems), • Leading development life cycle processes and best practices, especially in the areas of deployment automation and monitoring, • Strong program and product management skills., • Experience with distributed systems at scale, including AWS platforms, services and design patterns., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong sense of ownership, including an ability to promote operational excellence. 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 (___) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. 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 ___ for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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