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Systems Engineer, Database Services Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAmazon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Role<\/strong><\/td>\nSystems Engineer, Database Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\nNot Specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nIT Jobs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Type<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nLondon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This role sits within AWS Database Services, the group responsible for supporting and operating some of the largest distributed database and analytics platforms in the world. The team works on heavily used AWS services such as DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Glue, and EMR, and the environment is described as fast-moving, highly technical, and similar in energy to a start-up while still operating at global scale.<\/p>\n

The position is aimed at someone who wants to help build and run innovative cloud infrastructure and solve difficult technical problems that affect customers at scale. The work involves operating major cloud systems, improving the way those systems are built and maintained, and contributing to the tools and processes that keep AWS services running reliably.<\/p>\n

What you will do<\/h3>\n
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  • Take ownership of service operations and become a technical authority across multiple AWS services.<\/li>\n
  • Design, develop, deploy, run, and continuously improve services in cloud production environments.<\/li>\n
  • Use operational trends and metrics to identify where systems, processes, or tooling can be improved.<\/li>\n
  • Help define, update, and standardize procedures used by the team and by internal stakeholders.<\/li>\n
  • Handle new and ambiguous technical challenges while still delivering changes that have customer impact.<\/li>\n
  • Operate some of the most advanced cloud computing infrastructure in the world.<\/li>\n
  • Simplify and rework systems, workflows, and internal tools so they are more effective for customers and builders.<\/li>\n
  • Create tailored solutions to complex technical problems faced by AWS customers.<\/li>\n
  • Learn from experienced senior and principal engineers and apply those lessons in your own work.<\/li>\n
  • Coach teammates, participate in hiring, and help develop the capability of the wider team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why this role is attractive<\/h3>\n
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    • You will help deliver products and services that are growing quickly and have significant impact.<\/li>\n
    • You will have the chance to define, own, and operate services in a high-growth environment.<\/li>\n
    • You will work on foundational AWS services and tackle problems that are both unique and high priority.<\/li>\n
    • You will gain practical experience building and operating distributed systems at scale.<\/li>\n
    • You will contribute to internal tooling and utilities used across AWS infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What AWS says about the team and culture<\/h3>\n

      AWS says it welcomes people with different backgrounds and career paths, including candidates whose experience is non-traditional or still developing. The company emphasizes curiosity, connection, inclusion, mentorship, and ongoing career growth. It also highlights a work culture that values flexibility and aims to support a healthy balance between work and life.<\/p>\n

      The team description also notes that AWS encourages applicants to apply even if they do not match every preferred qualification, as diverse experience is valued.<\/p>\n

      Experience and skills needed<\/h3>\n
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      • Background in site reliability engineering, systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration.<\/li>\n
      • Practical experience using Linux.<\/li>\n
      • Ability to code or script in at least one language such as Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Bash, or Shell.<\/li>\n
      • Preferred knowledge of TCP\/IP and networking technologies, including HTTP and DNS.<\/li>\n
      • Preferred experience creating automation scripts that reduce operational effort, along with reviewing script changes for maintainability, scalability, and security.<\/li>\n
      • Preferred experience supporting services in a 24\/7 production environment.<\/li>\n
      • Preferred experience with service-oriented architecture and web services.<\/li>\n
      • Comfort working through unclear technical problems and delivering reliable customer-facing changes.<\/li>\n
      • Interest in learning from experienced engineers and growing into a broader technical leadership role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Benefits and workplace support<\/h3>\n
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        • Opportunity to work on large-scale AWS database and analytics services used globally.<\/li>\n
        • Exposure to world-class cloud infrastructure engineering.<\/li>\n
        • Access to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and career development resources.<\/li>\n
        • Inclusive employee groups and company-supported affinity networks.<\/li>\n
        • Supportive culture around flexibility and work\/life harmony.<\/li>\n
        • Amazon provides accommodation support during the application, interview, and onboarding process for candidates who need it.<\/li>\n
        • Amazon states that it is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience and skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          How to apply<\/h3>\n

          The posting includes an application link through Amazon\u00e2\u0080\u0099s careers site. Candidates are directed to apply through the job listing and, if they need disability-related accommodations or adjustments during the hiring process, to use Amazon\u00e2\u0080\u0099s accommodations information and contact the recruiting partner if their country or region is not listed.<\/p>\n\n

          Degree Requirement:<\/strong> Not Specified<\/p>\n

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