Systems Development Engineer
Amazon
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Job Description
Job Overview: Systems Development Engineer
Prime Air is seeking a Systems Development Engineer with strong scripting and automation skills to help transform manual workflows into efficient, reliable, and scalable automated systems.
This role is focused on driving operational excellence by partnering with senior engineers to understand current manual processes, build technical playbooks, and implement robust automation solutions using scripts and tooling. The ideal candidate will have experience in scripting languages (such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell), a strong understanding of data validation techniques, and a passion for creating maintainable, auditable automation pipelines.
Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior engineers to analyze and document existing manual processes.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to replace manual workflows.
- Build and document automation playbooks that are reusable and scalable.
- Implement and maintain data validation logic to ensure automation quality and data integrity.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of systems, tools, and processes related to test and operational infrastructure.
- Monitor and troubleshoot automated processes, ensuring reliability and performance.
Basic Qualifications
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Experience with data handling, validation, and transformation.
- Familiarity with automation frameworks and tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with hardware or embedded systems test infrastructure.
- Exposure to systems engineering or operations engineering.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Engineering degree in Computer Science preferred.
Key Skills/Competency
- Python
- Bash
- Automation
- Data Validation
- Scripting
- Workflow Automation
- Troubleshooting
- CI/CD
- Embedded Systems
- Problem-Solving
How to Get Hired at Amazon
- Research Amazon's culture: Study their leadership principles, mission, values, and recent news on platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align with their ethos.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight specific experience in scripting, automation, data validation, and workflow transformation to match the Systems Development Engineer role at Amazon.
- Showcase problem-solving: Prepare detailed examples of how you've identified manual inefficiencies and developed automated solutions, demonstrating impact and attention to detail.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice coding in Python and Bash, review system design concepts, and understand data structures relevant to automation and infrastructure.
- Emphasize collaboration: Be ready to discuss experiences partnering with senior engineers and contributing to team projects in a fast-paced, operational environment.
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