Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Engineer to join their Data Center Engineering team, a crucial component of AWS Infrastructure Services. This role combines data engineering expertise with direct impact on AWS data center availability and customer experience. The position involves building and maintaining data pipelines that process vast amounts of operational data from the AWS fleet, directly influencing business intelligence solutions and strategic decision-making.
The role sits at the intersection of infrastructure management and data analytics, requiring both technical expertise and business acumen. You'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while supporting the world's most comprehensive cloud platform. The team is responsible for maintaining the foundation of AWS data centers, ensuring continuous service availability while optimizing costs for customers.
As a Data Engineer, you'll collaborate with Business Intelligence Engineers and various stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable data infrastructure solutions. The position requires strong analytical abilities, technical skills in SQL and modern programming languages, and experience with data modeling and ETL processes. You'll be responsible for data reliability, performance optimization, and maintaining high standards in reporting and analysis.
Amazon offers a unique work environment characterized by fast-paced innovation, continuous learning, and significant growth opportunities. The company values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through various initiatives and employee-led affinity groups. You'll be part of a team that values work-life harmony and supports professional development through mentorship and career advancement resources.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments, demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, and has a passion for data-driven decision making. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems with global impact, supporting the infrastructure that powers countless businesses and services worldwide.