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Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) Data & Analytics team is seeking an experienced Data Engineer (DE) to lead medium to large cross-functional strategic initiatives that support WWGS strategic goals. This is a unique opportunity for someone inspired by WWGS core values and is interested in Amazon’s high-growth grocery business to bring their whole self to the role.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead data integration, reporting, and analytics projects leveraging enterprise data engineering experience.
- Design and build next-generation data infrastructure to replace existing third-party solutions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Engineers, Software Developers, Business Intelligence Engineers, Analysts, Product Managers, and Program Managers.
- Transform complex datasets into automated, digestible analytic deliverables.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, decisiveness, and ownership while working in a team environment.
- Drive significant impact through modernized design, architecture, and development of data products.
- Contribute technical expertise to help transition from legacy solutions to future state infrastructure.
- Partner with data engineering team members to deliver on strategic vision and objectives.
A day in the life
You will work with your leadership to define and execute the data engineering strategy for WWGDT. This will involve leveraging your SQL and coding skills in languages like Python and Java to extract, transform, and load data. You will collaborate closely with both internal and external teams to scope, design, build, and support efficient and cost-effective data pipelines focused on performance, operational excellence, and delivering business value. This work will span multiple technology stacks, including a custom built proprietary AWS framework. You will participate in and lead standups, design sessions, and Jira management, creating necessary documentation and artifacts. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor your peers.
About the team
We enable sophisticated, fact-based decision making across WWGS by delivering constantly evolving technology and analytic capabilities. This team will solve challenging and novel problems every day and have the opportunity to redefine the grocery industry while collaborating with multiple teams across WWGS and WholeFoods Market(WFM). You will be able to enjoy and contribute to the unique blend of Amazon and WFM Tech culture. You will be based out of Austin, TX, one of the best places to live and work. Most importantly, you’ll be contributing to WFM's Higher Purpose of Nourishing People and the Planet!
Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) Data & Analytics team is seeking an experienced Data Engineer (DE) to lead medium to large cross-functional strategic initiatives that support WWGS strategic goals.
- 5+ years of data engineering experience
- Experience with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines
- Knowledge of batch and streaming data architectures like Kafka, Kinesis, Flink, Storm, Beam
- Experience with AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, EMR, Kinesis, FireHose, Lambda, and IAM roles and permissions
- Experience with non-relational databases / data stores (object storage, document or key-value stores, graph databases, column-family databases)
- Knowledge of distributed systems as it pertains to data storage and computing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually
Key job responsibilities
- Lead data integration, reporting, and analytics projects leveraging enterprise data engineering experience.
- Design and build next-generation data infrastructure to replace existing third-party solutions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Engineers, Software Developers, Business Intelligence Engineers, Analysts, Product Managers, and Program Managers.
- Transform complex datasets into automated, digestible analytic deliverables.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, decisiveness, and ownership while working in a team environment.
- Drive significant impact through modernized design, architecture, and development of data products.
- Contribute technical expertise to help transition from legacy solutions to future state infrastructure.
- Partner with data engineering team members to deliver on strategic vision and objectives.
A day in the life
You will work with your leadership to define and execute the data engineering strategy for WWGDT. This will involve leveraging your SQL and coding skills in languages like Python and Java to extract, transform, and load data. You will collaborate closely with both internal and external teams to scope, design, build, and support efficient and cost-effective data pipelines focused on performance, operational excellence, and delivering business value. This work will span multiple technology stacks, including a custom built proprietary AWS framework. You will participate in and lead standups, design sessions, and Jira management, creating necessary documentation and artifacts. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor your peers.
About the team
We enable sophisticated, fact-based decision making across WWGS by delivering constantly evolving technology and analytic capabilities. This team will solve challenging and novel problems every day and have the opportunity to redefine the grocery industry while collaborating with multiple teams across WWGS and WholeFoods Market(WFM). You will be able to enjoy and contribute to the unique blend of Amazon and WFM Tech culture. You will be based out of Austin, TX, one of the best places to live and work. Most importantly, you’ll be contributing to WFM's Higher Purpose of Nourishing People and the Planet!
Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) Data & Analytics team is seeking an experienced Data Engineer (DE) to lead medium to large cross-functional strategic initiatives that support WWGS strategic goals.
- 5+ years of data engineering experience
- Experience with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines
- Knowledge of batch and streaming data architectures like Kafka, Kinesis, Flink, Storm, Beam
- Experience with AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, EMR, Kinesis, FireHose, Lambda, and IAM roles and permissions
- Experience with non-relational databases / data stores (object storage, document or key-value stores, graph databases, column-family databases)
- Knowledge of distributed systems as it pertains to data storage and computing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually