Systems Development Manager, Managed Operations

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 : Website

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, including

support for customers who require specialized security solutions

for their cloud services.Eligibility requirement

• Fluency in

written and spoken English is required.

be a national of an EU member state

support for successful applicants relocating within the European

Union.Key job responsibilities- Lead your team in executing

organizational and team roadmaps, focusing on ESC launch goals.

Regular check-ins and strategic guidance 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 ESC 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 ESC launch

challenges and opportunities.- This position involves On-call

responsibility, you will be required to drive escalation

calls.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse

experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and

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apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a

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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

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cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,

Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field- Experience in systems

engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or

leading-edge IT organization- Experience in managing system or

software development teams- Experience (hands-on) in systems

engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems,

and operating systems- Experience in agile software development

methodology- This role requires you to be a national of an EU

member statePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Knowledge of professional

software engineering & best practices for full software

development life cycle, including coding standards, software

architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous

deployments, testing, and operational excellence- Knowledge of

systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating

systems)- Experience with Agile engineering practices (Kanban,

continuous delivery, etc.)- Experience with AWS platforms,

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