Amazon

Data Engineer, AWS DC Central Operations

Amazon$101K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of data engineering experience
  • Experience with data modeling and ETL pipeline development
  • Proficient in one or more query languages (e.g., SQL, HiveQL)
  • Proficient in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, KornShell)
  • Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark (preferred)
  • Familiarity with ETL tools such as Informatica or SSIS (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated ETL pipelines using languages like Python and SQL
  • Implement reporting and analytics infrastructure for business customers
  • Manage data security and permissions for enterprise data systems
  • Create data objects for business analytics utilizing data modeling
  • Optimize data warehouse and lake table structures
  • Maintain data metadata, catalog, and documentation for internal users
  • Collaborate with teams to gather requirements for data solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement assistance
  • Mental health support and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
As a Data Engineer on our team, you'll work with technologies and complex data environments. You'll be responsible for enhancing our existing data architecture to further standardize metrics and definitions, developing end-to-end data engineering solutions for complex analytical problems, and collaborating with business intelligence engineer, and software engineers to translate data into actionable insights.

Our Data Engineers build the ETL and analytics solutions for our internal customers to answer questions with data and drive critical improvements for the business. Our Data Engineers use best practices in software engineering, data management, data storage, data compute, and distributed systems. We are passionate about solving business problems with data!

Key job responsibilities

- Develop and maintain automated ETL pipelines (with monitoring) using scripting languages such as Python, Spark, SQL and AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, SNS, SQS, KMS.

- Implement and support reporting and analytics infrastructure for internal business customers.

- Develop and maintain data security and permissions solutions for enterprise scale data warehouse and data lake implementations including data encryption and database user access controls and logging.

- Develop data objects for business analytics using data modeling techniques.

- Develop and optimize data warehouse and data lake tables using best practices for DDL, physical and logical tables, data partitioning, compression, and parallelization.

- Develop and maintain data warehouse and data lake metadata, data catalog, and user documentation for internal business customers.

- Work with internal business customers and software development teams to gather and document requirements for data publishing and data consumption via data warehouse, data lake, and analytics solutions.

A day in the life

Imagine a day where you're not just managing data, but crafting intelligent systems that tell compelling stories. You'll dive into intricate data landscapes, designing pipelines that seamlessly connect AWS Data Center datasets, optimize performance, and unlock hidden patterns. Your work will involve:

- Exploring innovative data transformation techniques

- Developing intelligent, automated reporting solutions

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex analytical challenges

- Researching emerging technologies that could revolutionize our data strategy

About the team



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 1+ 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)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Hive, Spark, EMR

- Experience with any ETL tool like, Informatica, ODI, SSIS, BODI, Datastage, etc.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 101,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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1,608 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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