Data Engineer I, FAE

Amazon Lab126 is seeking a Data Engineer to contribute to their Operations Finance Technology team. This position involves building technical solutions for worldwide operational cost analytics, working with vast data sets, and using cutting-edge technologies. The team is responsible for diverse cost analysis, employing creative problem-solving for unique business challenges.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

  • Design and implement analytical environments using reporting tools
  • Model metadata and build reports and dashboards
  • Write scalable queries and optimize query performance
  • Collaborate with business teams on cost-saving initiatives

This role comes with the following benefits:

  • Equity, sign-on payments, and other compensation forms
  • Access to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

This role requires you to have:

  • 1+ years of data engineering experience
  • Proficiency in data modeling, warehousing, and ETL pipelines
  • Experience with query languages such as SQL or SparkSQL
  • Proficiency in a scripting language like Python

You would benefit from having:

  • Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Hive
  • Familiarity with ETL tools like Informatica or Datastage

Amazon promotes an inclusive culture and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to diversity, ensuring a discrimination-free workplace across all legally protected statuses and offering workplace accommodations for disabilities.

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