Senior Manager, Software Engineering
About The Position
As a Senior Engineering Manager within Sam's Tech, you'll be leading the team responsible for the development and deployment of our Data Platform Infrastructure. This team of software engineers provides the foundational "lakehouse" on which Sam's data science, analytics, and reporting is built upon. Providing a stable, secure, and performant platform is key to the future success of our business initiatives. What you'll do: Lead and Mentor: Oversee a team of talented engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and career development opportunities Technical Leadership: Drive the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based lakehouse solutions. This includes: Modernizing data processing environments and associated capabilities Implementing robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting Automating routine tasks and improving operational efficiency Enhancing system performance, scalability, and availability Customer Focus: Prioritize end-user experience in all aspects of platform development 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, orchestration, and visualization/consumption tools
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineering Manager or a similar leadership role related to the data platform space.
- Strong technical expertise in relevant areas, including:
- Cloud computing platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS), Kubernetes
- Experience with large-scale data processing using Spark
- Experience with Google Cloud data platform offerings
- Experience with Databricks and/or Dataproc
- Data analysis and visualization
- Agile development methodologies
- 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 and 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area. Option 2: 7 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
- 2 years' supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 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
- Lead and Mentor: Oversee a team of talented engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and career development opportunities
- Technical Leadership: Drive the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based lakehouse solutions.
- Modernizing data processing environments and associated capabilities
- Implementing robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting
- Automating routine tasks and improving operational efficiency
- Enhancing system performance, scalability, and availability
- Customer Focus: Prioritize end-user experience in all aspects of platform development
- 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, orchestration, and visualization/consumption tools
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
General Merchandise Retailers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
