Amazon Backbone Network Business Developer EMEA GCNA Development 

Ireland, Dublin 

267337505

This position can be based in Dublin or London.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Network Strategy & Development
- Drive AWS's European backbone network infrastructure strategy and execution- 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
Vendor & Partnership Management
- 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 standardsFinancial & Project Management- Manage risk assessment, escalations, and technical constraint resolution
- Balance business requirements with technical limitations and cost considerationsAbout the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance

• A Bachelor's Degree in an IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Candidates should have telecommunications industry experience in a similar environment. Candidates must have an experience in managing suppliers/customers or partners.
• Ability to create complex financial models to understand business impacts of various network solutions is required.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate data driven decisions that lead to results. Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills are critical to success in this position.

- Experience working at a large network operator, OTT or Internet Service Provider.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer requirements and build strategic plans.
- Experience interacting with senior executives and other management within your own company and externally; and working across commercial, technical, domestic, and international arms of an organization
- In-depth knowledge of the latest optical communications developments.In-depth knowledge of and experience with major internet routing protocols; specifically BGP, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP and ISIS. Ability to speak multiple languages.