Sr Data Engineer

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 139,100 - 240,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Mentorship Programs

Career Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Team Culture

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will tackle complex data challenges using cutting-edge technologies, impacting millions of users globally. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor fellow engineers, and shape data solutions that enhance customer experiences. The company values work-life balance, mentorship, and an inclusive culture, providing ample opportunities for career growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about data engineering, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact while developing your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of data engineering experience with strong SQL skills.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL pipelines, and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Set technical strategy and lead complex initiatives within the team.
• Gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Mentor developers and optimize platform performance.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Python

Data Modeling

ETL Pipelines

Mentoring

Data Manipulation

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Hadoop

Hive

Spark

EMR

Job description

Job ID: 2828196 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Senior Data Engineer

Come build the future as a Senior Data Engineer at Amazon, where you will be inspired working along best-in-class inventors and innovators! You will have the opportunity to create meaningful experiences that deliver on the ever-evolving needs of our customers, and your work will impact millions of people around the world.

As an Amazon Senior Data Engineer, you will solve unique and complex problems at a rapid pace, utilizing the latest technologies to create solutions that are highly scalable. You will find that there is an unlimited number of opportunities within Amazon, where developing your career across a wide range of teams is highly supported. We are committed to making your work experience as enjoyable as the experiences you’ll be creating for our customers.

Apply now and you will be eligible for Amazon Senior Data Engineer positions that are based on your preferred location, team, and more. We’re hiring across Amazon Stores in the United States and Canada.

Teams with available positions include, but are not limited to:

1. Consumer Technology: Build new generation features and products for amazon.com, constantly improving the Customer and Seller experience for billions around the globe.
2. Operations Technology: Shape the future of transportation planning and execution on a global scale, that impacts hundreds of fulfillment centers, thousands of Amazonians, and millions of customers across the world.
3. Human Resources Technology: Create a seamless experience for millions of Amazonians and/or candidates.

About Us:

Work/Life Balance: Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life.

Mentorship & Career Growth: Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Inclusive Team Culture: Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion.

Key job responsibilities

1. Set the technical strategy for the team
2. Lead complex technical initiatives within the team
3. Explore technical needs and bring solutions to the table
4. Gather business and functional requirements and translate these requirements into robust, scalable, operable solutions with a flexible and adaptable data architecture.
5. Assist in developing project plans and commitments, and then deliver consistently against those commitments.
6. Build good working relationships within the team by communicating clearly both verbally and in writing
7. Continuously optimize solutions to improve overall Platform performance, availability and fault tolerance
8. Drive Operational excellence through metrics driven approach
9. Understand customer pain points, build solutions to make large and/or complex data more accessible, understandable and usable by applications and teams
10. Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity, deep technical understanding through collaboration, code reviews, and leading by example.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 demonstrated ability to apply SQL to a wide 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Hive, Spark, EMR
• Experience operating large data warehouses
• Experience providing technical leadership on high-impact cross-functional technical projects

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.

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 this link for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $139,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $240,500/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 this link.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.