Senior Software Development Engineer (AWS RDS SQL Server)

TL;DR

Senior Software Development Engineer (AWS RDS SQL Server): Building and optimizing high-scale database control systems for AWS RDS with an accent on distributed systems, performance, and reliability. Focus on designing complex state machine logic, ensuring zero-downtime operations, and leading technical direction for a high-impact engineering team.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

hirify.global

A global leader in cloud computing and e-commerce, providing comprehensive and widely adopted cloud services through AWS.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex database solutions, from scoping and design to execution.
• Design and review architectures for distributed systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate across teams and geographies to align on goals and drive cross-functional influence.
• Mentor junior engineers and raise the bar on team technical capability.
• Solve ambiguous, cross-cutting technical problems and define long-term strategy.
• Drive operational excellence by championing best practices in software development.

Requirements

• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
• Experience leading architecture and design of new and current systems.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C#.
• Strong knowledge of full software development life cycle and best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work in high-pressure situations.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-ownership team culture with minimal bureaucracy.
• Opportunities for continuous mentorship and career growth within AWS.
• Commitment to work-life harmony and flexibility.
• Inclusive environment with employee-led affinity groups.
• Access to extensive knowledge-sharing and career-advancing resources.