Amazon Data Engineer Alexa 

United States, Massachusetts, Boston 

474605182

- Has knowledge of recent advances in distributed systems (e.g. MapReduce, MPP architectures, and NoSQL databases). You are proficient in a broad range of data design approaches and know when it is appropriate to use them (and when it is not).- Knowledge of engineering and operational excellence best practices. Can make enhancements that improve data processes (e.g., data auditing solutions, management of manually maintained tables, automating, ad-hoc or manual operation steps).- Works with engineers to develop efficient data querying and modeling infrastructure.- Understands how to make appropriate data trade-offs. Can balance customer requirements with technology requirements. Knows when to re-use code. Is judicious about introducing dependencies.- Writing code that a Data Engineer or Software Development Engineer unfamiliar with the system can understand.- Can create coherent Logical Data Models that drive physical design.- Delivers pragmatic solutions. You do things with the proper level of complexity the first time (or at least minimize incidental complexity).- Understands how to be efficient with resource usage (e.g., system hardware, data storage, query optimization, AWS infrastructure etc.)

- 3+ years of data engineering experience
- Experience with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines
- Knowledge of distributed systems as it pertains to data storage and computing