Job Description
Technical Program Manager – AWS & Java Backend Systems
Seattle, WA / Austin, TX
Fulltime
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Management
• Own and drive large, complex technical programs involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholders
• Define program vision, roadmap, milestones, and success metrics
• Manage dependencies, risks, and trade offs, ensuring on time delivery with high quality
• Lead program reviews, deep dives, and executive updates using clear data driven narratives
• Technical Leadership
• Partner with software engineers and architects on the design and delivery of Java based services
• Deeply understand system architecture, APIs, data flows, and AWS infrastructure
• Evaluate technical design trade offs with a focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and performance
• Review architecture documents, design proposals, and operational readiness plans
AWS & Cloud Initiatives
• Drive programs involving AWS services such as:
• EC2, S3, RDS/DynamoDB
• Lambda, API Gateway, SQS/SNS
• CloudWatch, IAM, VPC
• Promote best practices for cloud cost optimization, security, reliability, and automation
Stakeholder & Communication Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for cross org technical programs
• Bridge communication between engineering, product, operations, and business teams
• Proactively surface risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Influence without authority across teams and organizational boundaries
• Operational Excellence
• Drive operational readiness, monitoring, and incident management
• Analyze post launch metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Champion automation, tooling, and process improvements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5–8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering roles
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Hands on experience or deep understanding of Java based backend systems
• Experience delivering programs on AWS or other cloud platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience writing technical documents and PR/FAQ preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Prior experience working on large scale distributed systems
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
• Experience working with Agile / Scrum / Kanban methodologies
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
Key Skills
• Technical Program Management
• AWS Cloud Architecture
• Java & Backend Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Risk & Dependency Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Data driven Decision Making
Seattle, WA / Austin, TX
Fulltime
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Management
• Own and drive large, complex technical programs involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholders
• Define program vision, roadmap, milestones, and success metrics
• Manage dependencies, risks, and trade offs, ensuring on time delivery with high quality
• Lead program reviews, deep dives, and executive updates using clear data driven narratives
• Technical Leadership
• Partner with software engineers and architects on the design and delivery of Java based services
• Deeply understand system architecture, APIs, data flows, and AWS infrastructure
• Evaluate technical design trade offs with a focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and performance
• Review architecture documents, design proposals, and operational readiness plans
AWS & Cloud Initiatives
• Drive programs involving AWS services such as:
• EC2, S3, RDS/DynamoDB
• Lambda, API Gateway, SQS/SNS
• CloudWatch, IAM, VPC
• Promote best practices for cloud cost optimization, security, reliability, and automation
Stakeholder & Communication Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for cross org technical programs
• Bridge communication between engineering, product, operations, and business teams
• Proactively surface risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Influence without authority across teams and organizational boundaries
• Operational Excellence
• Drive operational readiness, monitoring, and incident management
• Analyze post launch metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Champion automation, tooling, and process improvements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5–8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering roles
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Hands on experience or deep understanding of Java based backend systems
• Experience delivering programs on AWS or other cloud platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience writing technical documents and PR/FAQ preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Prior experience working on large scale distributed systems
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
• Experience working with Agile / Scrum / Kanban methodologies
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
Key Skills
• Technical Program Management
• AWS Cloud Architecture
• Java & Backend Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Risk & Dependency Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Data driven Decision Making
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Technical Program Manager – AWS & Java Backend Systems position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Seattle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
