Sr. Software Development Manager, Relational Database Services
Core
Lead engineering teams to build next-generation patching, upgrade, and software lifecycle management systems for Amazon RDS, ensuring safe, low-touch, and near-zero-downtime maintenance for millions of customer databases.
Role type
Senior Software Development Manager (Relational Database Services)
Builds
Advanced patching and upgrade orchestration systems, safety automation, and fleet-wide software delivery platforms for RDS.
Domain
Cloud infrastructure / Relational Database Management Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering team leadership, multi-year technical vision setting, strategy definition in ambiguity, cross-team partnership, hiring and organizational growth, operational safety focus, fleet-wide software delivery mechanics
Preferred skills
Large-scale high-traffic application design, product and program management partnership
Technologies
Relational Database Services (RDS), Operating Systems, Database Engines, Cloud Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for RDS patching and software lifecycle management; Build and lead engineering teams delivering net-new systems for upgrade orchestration and automation; Partner with database engine, security, and operations teams to align on software lifecycle strategy; Hire, develop, and retain a high-performing organization; Represent patching strategy to senior AWS leadership and customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities