Data Engineer, AWS Finance, Analytics, and Science (FAST)

$118,900 - $205,600/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

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About the position

The Data Engineer position within AWS Finance Analytics and Science (FAST) focuses on supporting the business intelligence needs of the AWS Worldwide Specialist Organization. This role requires a strong background in data engineering, particularly in SQL, ETL processes, and data wrangling, to manage and analyze large datasets effectively. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their analytical skills to drive business growth through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data models and ETL pipelines to support business intelligence needs.
• Work with large datasets to extract, transform, and load data for analysis.
• Collaborate with business users and technical teams to gather requirements and communicate data engineering strategies.
• Optimize SQL queries for performance across large data sets.
• Utilize AWS technologies such as Redshift, S3, and EMR to manage data storage and processing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of data engineering experience.
• Experience with data modeling, warehousing, and building ETL pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with complex queries.
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, and Spark.
• Experience with AWS technologies including Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, and Kinesis.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with non-relational databases and data stores.
• Knowledge of distributed systems related to data storage and computing.
• Proven success in communicating with business users and technical teams.
• Experience in providing technical leadership in data engineering best practices.
• Familiarity with statistical models and data mining algorithms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market location and experience.
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.