Description Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. Export Control Requirements: Due to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Kuiper Productivity Engineering (KPE) is seeking a motivated and autonomous builder to deliver results to our customers. This is a hands-on position where your daily activities will range from strategic planning to new system development to supporting the customers that depend on our services. Deliver consistent, well-defined results in an agile systems development workflow. To succeed in this role, you will deliver reliable, scalable, controlled working environments built on AWS. Key job responsibilities - Collaborate directly with customers to understand their unique use cases and implement tailored solutions - Develop automation to streamline upgrades and testing of Tier-1 services - Implement and improve observability measures across the team's infrastructure - Lead, refine, and automate the upgrade process for services like Atlassian and Nextcloud - Manage File Storage solutions - Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for all managed systems - Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and updates - Apply DevOps best practices to improve system reliability, scalability, and security - Troubleshoot complex issues across various platforms and services - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure improvements with business needs - Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in system administration and DevOps - Document processes, configurations, and system architectures - Mentor junior team members in system administration and DevOps practices - Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 system availability and support A day in the life In this role, you will function as a DevOps Engineer. You will operate and support the team's services, as well as developing automation for upgrades/patching/testing, and enhance observability of the systems. You will work with stakeholders and senior engineers to design and develop custom solutions and integrations between tools and other services in a secure manner. About the team KPE builds and operates the core productivity solutions supporting Kuiper’s operations and engagements with business partners. Our services set the example for operational excellence and invisibly scale as the business grows, while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance. We innovate on behalf of our customers to automate and simplify their workflows, enabling them to focus on high-value activities. Basic Qualifications - 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - Experience with Linux/Unix - Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes - Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure Preferred Qualifications - Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering - Experience with networking fundamentals including hands-on experience with load balancers, switches, routers, etc. - Experience utilizing AWS cloud solutions in a DevOps environment 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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.