DESCRIPTION Amazon is looking for experienced Network Development Engineers to drive the operations of one of the world’s largest and complex networks. We are expanding at a tremendous rate; it is our responsibility to maintain quality and reliability while developing innovative ways to the operation of our network. Key job responsibilities The ideal candidate will have: - A proven track record of technical knowledge and success in driving complex issues to resolution. - Experience managing proactive engineering, network optimization and operational network support for a large-scale service provider or enterprise environment. - And a love for working with new technologies and pushing the envelope on existing technology As a Network Development Engineer you will: - Support and maintain our next generation networks. - Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes. - Work closely with our broader Network Engineering & Deployment teams to ensure operational readiness for new deployments. - Drive standards across the network and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies. - Participate and drive impact mitigation during large-scale events utilizing an established Event Management process. - Drive event deep dives for large-scale events, deliver high-quality documentation for the events and drive corrective actions to completion. - Improve our detection mechanisms by designing and implementing new alerts. - Create and review documentation and process regarding recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc. - Troubleshoot interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low level application interaction. - Identify and drive opportunities to repeatable tasks through creation and maintenance of scripts and tools. About the team About AWS Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it 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 businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 4 years of major internet routing protocols experience - 4 years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 1 years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.