This role is for a Senior Software Engineer on the AWS RDS for SQL Server team, focusing on simplifying SQL Server deployments in the cloud. The team is responsible for high availability, automated failover, and lifecycle management systems that ensure minimal interruption for customers. The ideal candidate will solve complex problems in distributed systems and lead the design and delivery of features. The culture emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and fast-paced learning.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience with the full software development life cycle

• Design and operate highly available distributed systems that serve production customer workloads at scale
• Define strategy in ambiguity and design long-term solutions using sound judgment
• Lead end-to-end delivery of solutions from scoping and design through execution
• Drive cross-functional influence and collaborate across teams to align on goals
• Solve complex business and technology problems and define project requirements
• Communicate effectively at all levels and build consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Balance short-term and long-term needs by making trade-offs between immediate delivery and sustainable solutions
• Mentor and develop team members to raise the bar on team capability
• Champion best practices and process improvements to elevate team performance
• Clear blockers and drive resolution to keep programs moving forward
• Produce work that shapes long-term team direction and goals

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.