Amazon

Data Engineer - Finance Technology, Finance Technology

Amazon$132K — $178K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of data engineering experience
  • Experience with data modeling, warehousing, and building ETL pipelines
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Familiarity with AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, and others (preferred)
  • Knowledge of non-relational databases and data stores (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support a platform for secured access to large datasets
  • Interface with Tax, Finance, and Accounting clients to gather requirements and deliver BI solutions
  • Model data and metadata for ad-hoc and scheduled reporting
  • Maintain ongoing metrics, reports, and dashboards to guide business decisions
  • Implement best practices in data reporting and analysis
  • Tune application and query performance using SQL and profiling tools
  • Analyze problems thoroughly to identify root causes and wider implications
  • Stay updated on big data technologies, running pilots using AWS for scalable architecture
  • Streamline reporting processes, enhancing self-service dataset support
  • Develop action plans in ambiguous environments through quantitative analysis and business judgment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Supplemental life plans and mental health support
  • Flex spending accounts
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
As a Data Engineer, we expect you to have expertise with data warehousing technical components (e.g. Data Modeling, ETL and Reporting), infrastructure (e.g. hardware and software) and their integration. You should have deep understanding of the architecture for enterprise level data warehouse solutions using multiple platforms (RDBMS, Columnar, Cloud). You are expected to have experience with design, creation, management, and business use of large datasets. You should have excellent business and communication skills to be able to work with business owners to develop and define key business questions, and to build data sets that answer those questions. You should be enthusiastic about learning new technologies and be able to implement solutions using them to provide new functionality to the users or to scale the existing platform. Having strong analytical skills is a plus. Above all, you should be passionate about working with huge data sets and someone who loves to bring datasets together to answer business questions and drive change.

Key job responsibilities

Design, implement, and support a platform providing secured access to large datasets

Interface with Tax, Finance and Accounting customers, gathering requirements and delivering end-to-end BI solutions

Model data and metadata to support ad-hoc and pre-built reporting

Own the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analyses, dashboards, etc. to drive key business decisions

Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, test design, analysis, validation, and documentation

Tune application and query performance using profiling tools and SQL

Analyze and solve problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context

Learn and understand a broad range of Amazon's data resources and know when, how, and which to use

Keep up to date with advances in big data technologies and run pilots to design the data architecture to scale with the increased data volume using AWS services

Continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes, automating or simplifying self-service support for datasets

Triage many possible courses of action in a high-ambiguity environment, making use of both quantitative analysis and business judgment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of data engineering experience

- Experience with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines

- Experience with SQL

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)

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 - 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually

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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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