Software Development Engineer II, Aurora Control Plane Developer

About the Role

Join a team dedicated to building large-scale cloud database services that handle massive data volumes effectively. Aurora is a distributed, self-healing storage system delivering up to five times the performance of standard MySQL and three times that of PostgreSQL. It is one of the fastest growing AWS services, widely impacting businesses globally by supporting mission-critical workloads.

Working with us means embracing a startup-like culture with flat hierarchy and casual environment backed by the resources of the world’s largest cloud provider. We are searching for Software Development Engineers passionate about creating high-quality software and improving developer experiences at scale. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about mastering new technologies and tackling technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

As a core systems software developer, you will design and develop essential components of highly scalable distributed database systems ensuring availability, reliability, and performance. You’ll engage hands-on in building robust software and mentoring peers while influencing technology and product direction at an early stage of growth. You will be part of the Aurora Control Plane team managing APIs and workflows that orchestrate and scale Aurora's distributed infrastructure.

Team and Culture

Our team operates much like a startup focusing on reliability, high availability, and performance of cloud-native database services while maintaining a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere with high ownership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven professional software development experience (non-internship)
• Knowledge in designing or architecting systems with reliable and scalable patterns
• Proficiency in at least one programming language

Preferred Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with full software development lifecycle including coding standards, code reviews, source control, builds, testing, and operations

Company and Values

Amazon Web Services is a leader in cloud computing, trusted globally by startups and large enterprises alike. We embrace diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants without traditional career paths to apply. We foster an inclusive culture promoting innovation, mentorship, career growth, and work-life balance. Supportive workplace accommodations are available for candidates as needed.

Additional Information

Company: Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited

Job ID: A10403119