Senior AWS Software Engineer

San Diego, CA, United States
Full-time
$191,693 - $221,000/yr
Posted Nov 12, 2026

Skills

AWS
Agile
CI/CD
Docker
Git
Python
REST APIs
SQL
Terraform

Job description

Design, develop, and maintain large-scale backend systems, cloud services, and data processing pipelines. Build secure, reliable, and scalable distributed systems and APIs using Python and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional partners (product, data science, mobile iOS/Android/Web, QA, and UX) to deliver end-to-end digital health features with consistent backend APIs and data contracts. Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging serverless and event-driven architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, RDS) and implement infrastructure automation and repeatable deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform and/or AWS CDK). Build and operate data engineering pipelines using data lakes and SQL/NoSQL data stores. Monitor and improve performance, availability, and operational reliability using observability tools (e.g., Datadog) and implement alerting and on-call support practices as needed. Conduct code reviews, including security checks, write unit tests, and automate functional testing where feasible. Drive best practices for cloud development, CI/CD, testing, operational excellence, and security/privacy compliance for sensitive health data. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership through design reviews, architecture improvements, and knowledge sharing.

Let’s talk about Responsibilities

•Design, develop, and maintain large-scale backend systems, cloud services, and data processing pipelines.

•Build secure, reliable, and scalable distributed systems and APIs using Python and AWS.

•Collaborate with cross-functional partners (product, data science, mobile iOS/Android/Web, QA, and UX) to deliver end-to-end digital health features with consistent backend APIs and data contracts.

•Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging serverless and event-driven architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, RDS) and implement infrastructure automation and repeatable deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform and/or AWS CDK).

•Build and operate data engineering pipelines using data lakes and SQL/NoSQL data stores.

•Monitor and improve performance, availability, and operational reliability using observability tools (e.g., Datadog) and implement alerting and on-call support practices as needed.

•Conduct code reviews, including security checks, write unit tests, and automate functional testing where feasible.

•Drive best practices for cloud development, CI/CD, testing, operational excellence, and security/privacy compliance for sensitive health data. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership through design reviews, architecture improvements, and knowledge sharing.

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Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience

Required:

•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study and

•5 years of progressive experience in AWS software development.

•3 years of experience with Python backend development and API implementation (including RESTful services).

•3 years of experience with AWS cloud-native/serverless development, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, and IAM permission models.

•3 years of experience with designing and implementing distributed systems and scalable microservices (including asynchronous/event-driven architectures).

•2 years of experience with data engineering and pipeline development using SQL.

•2 years of experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including schema/design and performance tuning.

•2 years of experience with infrastructure as Code using Terraform or AWS CDK, for automated provisioning, deployments, and environment management.

•2 years of experience in monitoring, alerting, and operational support using Datadog or equivalent observability tooling, for distributed systems.

•2 years of experience using Git and modern CI/CD pipelines, and code quality tooling.

•2 years of experience in designing systems for security, privacy, cost efficiency, and 24×7 reliability.10) 2 years of experience with container-based architectures (Docker, ECS/EKS, or equivalent) or serverless architectures at production scale.

•2 years of experience with message brokering and pub/sub patterns (SNS/SQS or equivalent), request/response, and high-throughput processing concepts.

•2 years of experience working within an Agile (Scrum) software development process, including sprint ceremonies and continuous integration practices.

Any and all experience may be gained concurrently

We are shaping the future at ResMed, and we recognize the need to build on and broaden our existing skills and continue to attract and retain the world’s best talent. We work hard to offer holistic benefits packages, provide flexible work arrangements, cultivate a workforce culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally, and deliver competitive salaries to our team members. Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package:  comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sleep care management, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition assistance. Employees accrue three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) in their first year of employment, receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members. Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills. Base pay range for this position: $191,693 - $221,000/yr.

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Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.