Amazon Web Services, Inc Hiring for Technical Curriculum Developer, Cloud Principles at Remote Full Time

• Relevant experience in a curriculum development and/or lab development role.
• 5+ years demonstrated experience designing and developing training materials and content to include creating instructor-led materials, online/e-learning modules, job aids, online tutorials, knowledge assessments and other training materials.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of eLearning development tools such as Articulate Storyline/Rise, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, or Flash, Cornerstone LMS (or similar), virtual instructor-led training tools, and social learning tools.
• 5+ yrs. domain expertise in one or more of the following: Security, IoT, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Game Tech, EUC, Media, CFM, or General Cloud Technology.
• Technical degree (e.g. Computer Science) or 6 yrs. relevant work experience in technical industry required.

Job summary

Are you interested in sharing your cloud domain expertise and spreading your passion for these technologies with other technology enthusiasts? Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification is looking for a cloud technologist with a desire to build engaging technical training experiences (labs) on AWS services.

Customers are rapidly adopting AWS as a way to build scalable and cost-effective web and IT solutions for their businesses. To do that effectively, they need training to help build their technical skills and develop proficiency with AWS. AWS Training & Certification is developing highly technical instructor-led courses with hands-on labs (ILT), e-learning courses that can be accessed 24×7, and self-paced labs that get customers deep into AWS technologies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn as you develop training, and to teach and play at the same time!

Our Technical Curriculum Developers will have healthy technical domain expertise, and the ability to translate technical processes into easy-to-understand interactivities/simulations. Additionally, our ideal candidates will have training or technical documentation experience, and above all, a passion for learning.

Please note this role will require some travel, primarily for event support (~10%).

• This position can be based virtually in the US, but Portland OR. is preferred.

Responsibilities (What’s cool this job?):

• You get to play! Dive into AWS technologies and solutions, covering domains such as Storage, Internet of Things, Gaming, High Performance Computing, Storage, Enterprise Applications, Migration Strategies and other solution areas, to understand the services and develop effective training for our AWS customers.
• You get to work across AWS teams! Work with audience representatives to understand training needs and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts across AWS (including Developers, Support Engineers, Professional Services, and Solutions Architects) to build technically accurate training.
• You get to make things happen! Whether you’re building relationships with service teams to shape content, or facilitating requirements gathering sessions to define innovations on how training is absorbed, you’ll be a key influencer on how AWS educates customers on services and features.

About Us

As cloud technologies continue to transform businesses, skilled individuals are in high demand. At AWS Training and Certification (T&C), we are passionate about revolutionizing the way people advance their cloud skills and careers. We equip diverse builders of today and tomorrow with the knowledge they need to leverage the power of the AWS Cloud. Join our dynamic, fast-growing team and help us empower our customers to build cloud skills.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have twelve employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded employee and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure services highly desired.
• Professional experience architecting systems built with Amazon Web Services.
• Current AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer).
• A demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.
• A demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply adult learning principles and incorporate this into curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated ability to assess training effectiveness and ROI to stakeholders and leaders.
• Proven experience collaborating with global stakeholders, SMEs, front-line managers and front-line employees.
• The ability to edit content for the purpose of knowledge transfer and skill development; this includes skill in collaborating with subject matter experts and managers to help write and develop technical content.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $101,100 – $160,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.