Data Engineer
DESCRIPTION
We are a team of doers working passionately to apply cutting-edge advances in technology to solve real-world problems. As a Data Engineer, you will participate in developing exciting products for customers and analytics for our daily operations.
You would be joining the Device, Digital & Alexa Support (D2AS) organization which provides best in class customer support technologies for customers using Amazon products.
Key job responsibilities
- Work closely with data scientists and business intelligence engineers to create robust data architectures and pipelines.
- Simplify and enhance the accessibility, clarity, and usability of large or complex datasets through the development of advanced BI dashboards and applications.
- Take ownership of the design, creation, and upkeep of metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards to inform key business decisions.
- Navigate ambiguous environments by evaluating various options using both data-driven insights and business expertise.
- Develop and manage scalable, automated, and fault-tolerant data solutions using cutting-edge technologies such as Spark, EMR, Python, Redshift, Glue, and S3.
A day in the life
Data Engineers focus on managing customer requests, maintaining operational excellence, and enhancing core infrastructure. You will be collaborating closely with both technical and non-technical teams to design and execute roadmaps for essential Devices and Digital metrics.
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Benefits Summary:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
About the team
Our team manages a secure and compliant infrastructure that adapts to evolving data requirements for Devices and Digital teams. This involves solving data engineering challenges to create high-quality, reliable, accurate, consistent, and scalable data solutions that align with our business goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of data engineering experience
- Experience with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines
- Experience with one or more query language (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL, DDL, MDX, HiveQL, SparkSQL, Scala)
- Experience with one or more scripting language (e.g., Python, KornShell)
- Experience with AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, EMR, Kinesis, FireHose, Lambda, and IAM roles and permissions
- Experience with data visualization software (e.g., AWS QuickSight or Tableau) or open-source project
- Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, EMR, Kinesis, FireHose, Lambda, and IAM roles and permissions
- Experience with non-relational databases / data stores (object storage, document or key-value stores, graph databases, column-family databases)
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.