Amazon is hiring: Software Development Engineer - Apache Flink Engineer, Amazon

Software Development Engineer - Apache Flink Engineer, Amazon Managed Service for Apache Flink Job ID: 3083491 | Amazon.com Services LLC Come change the way world processes streaming data The Amazon Managed Service for Apache Flink (MSF) team is looking for a Software Development Engineer to work on Apache Flink framework. We are seeking engineers who can learn and build distributed stream processing engines. If you are a builder who is enthusiastic about data streaming and excited about contributing to open source, this may be the role for you. Real-time data processing from a stream requires substantial investments from customers in writing the application and maintaining the necessary infrastructure. MSF provides customers with a fully managed stream processing platform leveraging Apache Flink where customers can develop their applications using SQL or Java. With the service, customers only need to provide the application code containing the business logic to process the stream; the service provides building blocks/abstractions such as processing windows, execution semantics, checkpoints and infrastructure capabilities such as elasticity, fail-over, etc., eliminating the complexity of stream processing. As a member of the MSF team you will be: working on making improvements to the stream processing engine, Apache Flink to make MSF the de facto service to run stream processing applications upstream compatibility is a core tenet of MSF, and your changes to improve the engine will be contributed back to open source working on improving efficiency and availability of the engine, adding ease-of-use features and pushing the envelope of stream processing writing quality, reusable code for highly scalable and reliable cloud-based services working closely with product and development management to architect the service being a champion for operational excellence by insisting on the Highest Standards writing code that continuously improves service reliability and availability To be successful in this role, you should have experience working on large-scale systems, enjoy solving complex software problems, and possess analytical, design and problem-solving skills. While not required, experience with data processing technologies such as Apache Flink, Apache Spark, Apache Storm, or Hadoop frameworks is a plus. Come join us to make stream processing mainstream for our customers. On-Call Responsibility This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We don’t like getting paged in the middle of the night or on the weekend, so we work to ensure that our systems are fault tolerant. When paged, we work together to resolve the root cause so that we won’t be paged for the same issue again. Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon S3 and Amazon EC2, to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS 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 cloud services. About the team About AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate — customers range from startups to Global 500 companies relying on AWS’s robust suite of products and services. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you 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. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. 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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems Experience programming with at least one software programming language PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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