The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification Team is looking for a Sr Technical Lab Developer who wants to be a part of building exciting and new training for AWS Training and Certification.
Customers are rapidly adopting Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a way to build scalable and cost-effective web and IT solutions for their businesses. AWS is developing highly technical learning focused on cloud security, machine learning (ML) models and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions that get customers deep into AWS technologies. The qualified candidate will have experience designing and developing solutions using AWS technologies. A demonstrated ability to design real world enterprise scenarios into lab experiences, liaising with AWS T&C’s Product Management for technical requirements and learning objectives. Candidates will have a deep technical understanding and working knowledge of AWS domains. Above all, you will have a passion for learning.
Please note up to 25% travel may be required for this role, primarily for event support.
Key job responsibilities
• Design and Develop lab experiences on AWS technologies, such as Security, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Big Data, Web Applications, Networking, High Performance Computing, Storage, Databases, Enterprise Applications, Migration Strategies or other solutions areas to understand services in order to develop effective training for our customers.
• Evolve scaling mechanisms for Lab catalog growth, like Crowdsourcing of labs.
• Contribute to grow a cohesive set of real-world, scenario-based labs to reinforce the learning objectives for AWS courseware by offering hands-on learning for students.
• Create scalable framework for hands on labs development.
• Work with the Technical Curriculum Architects and Lab Engineers to provide support and maintenance for the deployed hands-on labs.
• Determine services and features to be included in course lab exercises based on intended audience profile, learning objectives, AWS best practices and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts across AWS (including Curriculum Developers, Technical Trainers, Support Engineers, Professional Services, and Solutions Architects) to build or crowdsource technically accurate training that meets the learning objectives.
A day in the life
The Sr Technical Lab Developer designs and builds interactive labs and demo experiences to teach customers technical skills. This typically involves using AWS CloudFormation, IAM policies, and scripts to deploy and configure AWS services. The lab developer also responds to tickets, patching labs, support the crowdsourcing ecosystem, and provides technical reviews of learning content in development.
About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and/or software development
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in AWS Technologies
• 1+ years of experience in ML operations and implementation
• 1+ years prior experience designing, deploying, and operating infrastructure and/or applications with the cloud
• Proficiency in python and at least one other programming language such as node.js
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent on the job experience
• Experience defining KPI’s/SLA’s used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
• Experience leading crowdsourced content creation initiatives
• Professional experience architecting systems built with Amazon Web Services.
• A demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering instructional materials for technical content
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $124,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $215,100/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.