Backbone Fiber - Business & Vendor Developer , Global Connectivity & Infrastructure Development ...

Backbone Fiber - Business & Vendor Developer , Global Connectivity & Infrastructure Development

Job ID: Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited

This position can be based in Dublin or London.

Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers businesses worldwide. The AWS Cloud infrastructure is built around Regions and Availability Zones (AZs). AWS Regions provide multiple, physically separated and isolated Availability Zones connected with low latency, high throughput, and highly redundant networking.

AWS is seeking an exceptional Backbone Network Developer to architect and scale one of the world's most sophisticated networks. As a key member of our Backbone Network Development organization, you will drive innovation in network scaling while maintaining AWS's renowned operational excellence.

Key Job 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 in spectrum management, securing licensing for 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a network planning, construction/implementation, or commercial implementation role at an ISP, telecoms operator, or hyperscaler.
• Experience in strategic marketing management and market analysis, demonstrated ability to build and execute a strategy with clear goals and objectives aligned to business and service objectives.
• Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with network protocols such as DNS, DHCP, TCP, or Linux and networking protocols, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.