Data Engineer II, Amazon Shipping

Amazon's global fulfillment network is seeking a Data Engineer II to join their Shipping team, focusing on building and expanding cutting-edge data architecture for their worldwide logistics operations. This role sits at the intersection of complex transportation problems and advanced data solutions, working with a highly respected BI and Data Engineering team.

The position involves designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems that handle millions of packages moving through Amazon's logistics network. You'll be responsible for developing modern data architecture using cloud-native platforms, including Amazon's Data Lakehouse architecture, while integrating various AWS services like Redshift, Lake Formation, and Glue for both batch and near real-time analytics.

Key responsibilities include building resilient data pipelines, implementing data quality checks, and creating automated systems for anomaly detection. You'll work closely with science and analytics teams to enable ML-ready datasets and advanced diagnostics, while also partnering with Product, Tech, Ops, and Finance stakeholders to translate business objectives into data products.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $118,900 to $205,600 per year, depending on location and experience. You'll be part of Amazon's comprehensive benefits package and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex logistics challenges at a global scale.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of data engineering experience, strong programming skills in languages like Python or Java, and expertise with data warehousing technologies. You'll need to demonstrate ability to work independently on end-to-end projects while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to the organization's data engineering practices.

This position offers significant growth potential within Amazon's technology organization, with opportunities to influence the direction of data architecture and analytics capabilities that power one of the world's largest logistics networks. You'll be at the forefront of implementing data solutions that directly impact Amazon's ability to deliver millions of packages efficiently worldwide.