Distinguished, Software Engineer

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

41d•$130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

As a Distinguished Software Engineer within the Sam's Tech team, you'll be setting the technical vision of the Data Platform team for Sam's Club. Your technical leadership will influence/develop a team of skilled engineers, overseeing the platforms on which Sam's Club data resides. The team will ensure proper platform architecture, performant data ingestion/consumption capabilities, data management, high-performance computation, and innovation to allow for continued data platform value.

Requirements

Proven senior-level experience as a Software Engineer leading data platform development activity.
Strong technical expertise in relevant areas, including:
Cloud computing platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS), Kubernetes
Data platform experience (Databricks, BigQuery, etc.)
Data pipeline orchestration (Airflow preferred)
Data architecture
Data engineering
Data management
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Passion for customer experience and a strong drive to exceed expectations
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and6 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 8 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Mentor: Provide technical guidance and develop less-senior engineers through mentorship.
Technical Leadership: Drive the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions for Sam's Data Platform team. This includes:
Modernizing data infrastructure (e.g., storage patterns, compute patterns, metastore approaches)
Implementing robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting systems
Development of platform management capabilities
Development of additional capabilities required (e.g., orchestration tools, profiling tools, etc.)
Customer Focus: Prioritize customer experience in all aspects of platform interactions.
Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (product management, engineering, etc) to achieve shared goals.
Technical Expertise: Stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry best practices in data platforms, data engineering, cloud, etc.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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