Sr Data Engineer

Job Description

As a Senior Data Engineer at Amazon, you will have the opportunity to work alongside inventors and innovators to create impactful solutions that will impact millions of people worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of data engineering experience
• Experience with data modeling, warehousing, and building ETL pipelines
• Strong knowledge of SQL and ability to apply SQL to a variety of business requirements
• Experience in at least one modern scripting or programming language such as Python, Java, Scala, or NodeJS
• Experience mentoring team members on best practices
• Experience with data manipulation and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, etc
• Strong knowledge in data warehousing concepts and data platforms and architecture

Responsibilities

• Set the technical strategy for the team
• Lead complex technical initiatives within the team
• Explore technical needs and bring solutions to the table
• Gather business and functional requirements and translate them into robust, scalable, operable solutions with a flexible data architecture
• Assist in developing project plans and commitments, and deliver consistently against those commitments
• Build good working relationships within the team by clear communication
• Continuously optimize solutions to improve overall platform performance, availability, and fault tolerance
• Drive Operational excellence through metrics-driven approach
• Understand customer pain points and build solutions to make complex data more accessible and usable by applications and teams
• Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity, deep technical understanding, and leading by example

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)