Job 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.
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.
Key skill Required
- Java
- Software Development
- JAVA
- Python
- AWS
- Networking
- Automation
- Java
- CI/CD
- Compliance
- Consistent
- Design
- Development
- Emerging Technologies
- File Storage
- Inclusive
- Infrastructure
- Infrastructure as Code
- Initiative
- Linux
- Onboarding
- Orientation
- Productivity
- Regulatory Compliance
- Rust
- Scalability
- Security
- Strategic Planning
- System Availability
- Workflow