This position can be based in Dublin or London.
Position Overview
AWS is seeking an exceptional Backbone Network Developer to help architect and scale one of the world’s most sophisticated networks. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of global network infrastructure while solving complex challenges at unprecedented scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive AWS’s European backbone network infrastructure strategy and execution
- Design and implement large‑scale network architecture supporting Amazon’s global operations
- Develop and execute strategic network expansion plans with regular milestone tracking
- Optimize network topology for maximum efficiency and cost‑effectiveness
- Monitor and analyze telecommunications market trends, emerging technologies, and industry developments
- Identify and evaluate strategic suppliers for wavelengths, dark fiber, and submarine cable capacity
- Lead technical vendor strategy across AWS’s European network topology
- Develop and maintain key commercial and technical partnerships within Europe
- Manage supplier onboarding, performance metrics, and service quality standards
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver new backbone capacity
- Collaborate with finance partners on budget planning and allocation
- Manage risk assessment, escalations, and technical constraint resolution
- Balance business requirements with technical limitations and cost considerations
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or experience related IT
- Experience related to spectrum management, securing licenses for the provision of telecommunications services, and ensuring regulatory compliance at an international level
- Experience managing procurement teams with direct experience in supplier/supply chain management
- Experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits), or experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a network planning, network construction/implementation, or commercial implementation role at an ISP, telecoms operator, or hyperscaler
- Experience in strategic marketing management and market analysis, and demonstrated ability to build and execute a strategy with clear goals and objectives to align to business and service objectives, and support portfolio objectives
- Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Experience in network protocols like DNS/DHCP/TCP, or experience in Linux and networking protocols, and strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
EEO Statement
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Accommodation Statement
If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Location: Dublin or London | Company: Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited | Job ID: A10433448
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