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

Overview

In this Backend Network Developer role, you will shape the European backbone network strategy and oversee scalable, low-latency infrastructure for AWS. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to design large-scale network architectures that support global operations and growth. The role focuses on expanding capacity, optimizing topology, and maintaining high reliability and cost efficiency. You’ll engage with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver backbone capacity while upholding AWS’s operational excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working culture
• mentorship and career growth
• inclusive culture
• opportunities to work on globally impactful projects

Responsibilities

• Drive AWS’s European backbone network infrastructure strategy and execution
• Design and implement large-scale network architecture supporting global operations
• Develop and execute strategic network expansion plans with 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

Key requirements

• 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 solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business, or experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical thinking
• Effective communication
• Network architecture design
• Spectrum management and telecom licensing
• Vendor management and procurement

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