
System Development Engineer, AWS Data Center Procurement Governance (DCPG)
Salary
$129k–$175k/ annually
Application completed on Amazon
About This Role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the
cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage,
networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have
continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging
problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re
looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of
software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security
experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive
culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
At AWS, we are on a mission to build the next generation technology that will
transform the way our Data Center Services Procurement teams operate to deliver
to our ambitious build plan. As a System Development Engineer in Data Center
Procurement Governance (DCPG), you will play a critical role in turning that
vision into reality.
As a Systems Development Engineer, you will lead and drive global initiatives
that empower the Data Center Sourcing and Procurement team (DCSP) to operate
more efficiently and effectively. This includes creating and maintaining system
integrations and enhancements; establishing mechanisms to enable teams to
consistently deliver against defined standards globally; managing system
standards and improvements for global internal and external users; auditing the
team’s metrics to identify and address trends or issues; and supporting the
introduction of new technology that enables greater efficiencies within the
Procurement Lifecycle.
Key job responsibilities
1. Software development and System design - design and develop high quality,
maintainable and efficient solutions. Analyze complex business requirements to
architect scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems. Identify and recommend
optimal technologies and frameworks to ensure long-term reliability and
performance.
2. Automated Testing, Deployment - ensure comprehensiveness, end to end to
ensure reliability and stability of deployed systems
3. Develop and maintain ETL pipelines in Spark to transform and load metrics
into the Data lake.
4. Optimize SQL queries for fast, cost-efficient access by AI systems and
Analytics.
5. Collaborate and Knowledge Sharing - work cross functionally with product
managers and other engineers, communicate technical concepts effectively,
contribute to the team's knowledge base and documentation
You will operate effectively in an ambiguous environment and drives structure
without constraining business objectives. You have a demonstrated track record
of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion.
As this role will influence global team members, you are a highly collaborative
player and able to influence without authority while also being able to work
with significant autonomy.
To be successful, you must balance being analytical with getting things done, be
a team player that is highly customer and improvement focused.
A day in the life
You'll drive technical initiatives across multiple time zones. Your
responsibilities span troubleshooting system issues, executing development
projects, and solving complex integration challenges. You'll own data pipeline
projects, implement ETL workflows, and maintain production systems for
procurement operations and GenAI projects. You'll apply CI/CD practices,
infrastructure-as-code principles, and data visualization techniques to deliver
strategic problem-solving and system optimization across the organization.
You'll participate in design discussions, code reviews, and communicate with
internal and external stakeholders. You'll work cross-functionally to help drive
business decisions with your technical input.
About the team
Data Center Procurement Governance (DCPG) operates globally through five core
programs. This role is part of the Systems Engineering & Analytics team, which
defines the strategy and roadmap for procurement’s IT infrastructure. The team
advises on future uses of technology including genAI application in procurement
operations and manages the procurement platform for supplier onboarding and RFX.
They manages projects to drive process improvements and efficiencies through
automation, dashboards, data visualization, and systems integration.
Other global programs include: Amazon Customer Excellence System (ACES), Risk &
Compliance, Supplier Risk, and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Basic
Qualifications: - Experience programming with at least one modern language such
as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- 3+ years of software development, or 3+ years of systems engineering
experience
- Experience with one or more query language (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL, SparkSQL,
Scala), data warehousing and building ETL pipelines Preferred Qualifications: -
Experience building services using AWS products
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and
scaling) of new and existing systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or 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
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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, and 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, and parental leave.
Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
USA, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
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