Software Development Engineer II, Analytics ADC

The Analytics ADC Developer Experience team is at the forefront of delivering AWS Agentic AI cloud services to our customers in classified environments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly evolving field, leveraging the power of cloud computing and the latest advancements in data technologies. With a focus on expanding Agentic AI services across US ADC and GovCloud regions, driving automation investments, and delivering open-source solutions, we are at the forefront of modernization. Our teams are innovating new ways of building massively scalable distributed systems and delivering the next generation of cloud computing with Amazon Q products like Q Business, Q Developer and Kiro. We are seeking a Software Development Engineer who can thing big and simplify solutions to complex problems, all while ensuring our customers continue to have the best experience possible! A successful Software Development Engineer joining the team will be an innovator, building solutions and working closely with Amazon's largest and most demanding government customers to address their specific needs across a suite of services in classified environments. They will drive the resolution of technical issues and work diligently to improve the customer experience. The ideal candidate will... - Be great fun to work with. Our company credo is "Work hard. Have fun. Make history". The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how to make work fun. - Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues. - Have strong software and skills. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with systems in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You are comfortable facilitating deep-dive troubleshooting and leading technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues. - Love to solve problems. The ideal candidate will love leading teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in US government environments. You have a solid understanding of systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement. - Think Big. The ideal candidate will work on projects building and deploying solutions across GovCloud and US ADC regions. You will strive build a culture to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale. This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key job responsibilities You will develop, build, and operate AWS Agentic AI services that enable customers to optimize their data. Our engineering team supports services running in GovCloud and US ADC regions. The team is responsible for diving deep to resolve operational challenges, innovating to automate operational tasks, build open source solutions for our customers, supporting execution of various security campaigns (blocked software, host patching), and parity programs. As a Software Development Engineer you will: - Work cross functionally to foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues. - Love to code. Whether its building tools in Java or solving complex system problems in Python, the ideal candidate will love using technology to solve problems. You have a solid understanding of