Location: Austin,TX, USA
DescriptionAmazon's WorldWide Grocery Stores Data & Analytics is seeking an experienced and proven 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 responsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced Sr. Data Engineer who will leverage their experience and talent to lead data integration, reporting, and analytics projects. This high impact role will be part of a team that will design and build our north star data infrastructure moving WWGDT away from our patchwork of 3p solutions. You will partner with other Data Engineers along with Software Developers, Business Intelligence Engineers, Analysts, Product Manager, and Program Managers inside and outside of the team to distill large, complicated datasets into automated, digestible analytic deliverables. You will use your organization skills, backbone, and high sense of ownership while collaborating with the rest of your team. You will have an opportunity to make a large impact on our modernized design, architecture, and development of data products. You will be a part of a data engineering team well versed in the legacy solutions and be asked to contribute to deliver on the future vision.A day in the lifeWork with your leadership to define and execute the data engineering strategy for WWGDT.Leverage SQL and coding skills (e.g., python, java, etc.) to extract, transform, and load data.Collaborate with internal and external teams to scope, design, build, and support data pipelines focusing on performance, cost, operational excellence, continuous improvement as well as delivering business value.Work within multiple technology stacks including working within custom built proprietary AWS framework to deliver data solutionsParticipate and lead standups and design sessions, maintain Jira health, and create artifactsLead and mentor your peersAbout the teamWe 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!Basic Qualifications3+ years of data engineering experienceExperience with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelinesPreferred QualificationsExperience with AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, EMR, Kinesis, FireHose, Lambda, and IAM roles and permissionsExperience with non-relational databases / data stores (object storage, document or key-value stores, graph databases, column-family databases)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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.