Schneider Electric

Expert, Cloud Database Engineer

Schneider Electric$114K — $171K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in data engineering, analytics engineering, or platform roles
  • Hands-on expertise with AWS Redshift architecture and performance tuning
  • Advanced SQL skills for complex queries and optimization
  • Proficient in Python for automation and platform tooling
  • Knowledgeable in core AWS services (S3, IAM, CloudWatch, VPCs)
  • Experience with data governance using AWS Lake Formation and IAM
  • Understanding of cloud cost management and scalability practices

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain analytical data platforms focused on AWS Redshift
  • Architect and optimize Redshift environments for cost, scalability, and performance
  • Enhance Redshift performance through query tuning and workload management
  • Implement monitoring and observability tools like AWS CloudWatch
  • Facilitate governed data access with data cataloging and security controls
  • Collaborate with data teams to support the medallion architecture
  • Apply data governance practices using AWS Lake Formation and IAM
  • Automate operations using Python and Terraform
  • Ensure stability of analytics services in the Data Distribution Center
  • Continuously evaluate platform capabilities against legacy and future architectures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid family leave and 12 holidays per year
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off (15 days annually, pro-rated for first year)
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock
  • Well-being and recognition programs
Full Job Description
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $114,400 - $171,600 per year, which
includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United
States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within
the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a
comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward
points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including
service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the
first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility
depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept
applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S.,
please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting
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Join Schneider Electric and help us power a sustainable future through data. As a Data Engineer within our Data Platforms organization, you will play a critical role specifically within our Data Distribution Center. This team is responsible for making enterprise analytics data securely discoverable, scalable, governed, and performant for consumption across the business, including BI and AI use cases.

What You Will Do
  • Design, build, and operate scalable and secure analytical data platforms with a strong focus on AWS Redshift.
  • Architect Redshift environments (serverless and provisioned), including decisions around cost, scalability, performance, and workload patterns.
  • Optimize Redshift performance through query tuning, distribution styles, sort keys, workload management, and capacity planning.
  • Implement monitoring and observability using AWS CloudWatch and related tooling to proactively manage performance and reliability.
  • Enable governed data access through data cataloging, role-based access, audits, and security controls.
  • Work closely with data processing, ingestion, and architecture teams to support the medallion (bronze/silver/gold) architecture, with emphasis on the gold layer.
  • Apply data governance practices using AWS Lake Formation, IAM, and related services.
  • Develop and maintain Python-based automation and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) to support platform operations.
  • Support ongoing operations of the Data Distribution Center, ensuring stability of analytics services for downstream teams.
  • Evaluate and evolve platform capabilities while balancing legacy tooling with future-state architecture.

Required Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or platform engineering roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS Redshift, including architecture, scaling, monitoring, and performance optimization.
  • Advanced SQL skills (complex joins, window functions, performance tuning).
  • Solid experience with Python for data workloads, automation, or platform tooling.
  • Deep familiarity with AWS core services (S3, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS, networking concepts such as VPCs and security groups).
  • Experience implementing data governance, security, and access controls using tools such as AWS Lake Formation and IAM.
  • Understanding of cloud cost management, scalability tradeoffs, and operational best practices.

Nice to Have
  • Experience with alternative analytics platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Oracle, with ability to translate those concepts to AWS Redshift.
  • Exposure to legacy ETL tools (e.g., Informatica).
  • Experience supporting BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub workflows, and Jenkins.
  • Prior experience working in a lakehouse or medallion architecture.

Please note:
  • We are unable to sponsor any new employment visas, this includes temporary OPT and CPT. Candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need of a new visa.
  • This is a full-time internal role. We will NOT be considering any consultants or contractors.
  • We are also unable to consider remote or travel-based arrangements. Candidates must be based in one of our posted locations. Nashville, TN being the preferred location.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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