Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) as we launch the groundbreaking European Sovereign Cloud (ESC)! We're seeking a seasoned Systems Development Manager with expertise in both development and operations to lead this critical initiative. As part of the AWS Managed Operations team, you'll be instrumental in building and leading teams focused on delivering highly available AWS services like EC2, S3, Dynamo, Lambda, and Bedrock, exclusively for our EU customers. Learn more about ESC:
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/in-the-works-aws-european-sovereign-cloud/ Your mission? Oversee the 2025 ESC launch, collaborate with global AWS teams, and influence the evolution of AWS services. Expect to work with tech leaders, optimize daily operations, and boost the ESC's availability, reliability, and performance. You'll lead systems operations and development teams, driving automation and engineering efficiency.
Your primary objective is to deliver scalable services and ensure an exceptional experience for EU customers. If you're a driven professional ready for a challenge, join us in building a world-class development engineering and operations team, aligned with AWS's dedication to customer satisfaction and constant innovation.
The European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) is a core part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), which delivers groundbreaking product innovations. As part of UC, you'll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps services, including specialized security solutions for cloud services.
Eligibility requirement - Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Successful applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany.
- Amazon will provide relocation 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.
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