Staff, Data Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a "Staff Data Engineer", you should be able to technically help and assist the team to steer through correct technical directions following the best practices. You will have a deeper understanding of Data Engineering approaches along with hands-on experience in building highly scalable solutions. Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.3 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human-led is our true disruption. The India Development Center is a product & innovation hub for Walmart, with a diverse workforce spread across Bangalore, Chennai, and Gurgaon. Our teams collaborate across the globe to build and deploy solutions that enhance our customer experience, improve the lives of our associates, and build value for our business. At Walmart, we help people save money, so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make and drives us to create the future of retail. We can’t do that without the best talent – talent that is innovative, curious, and driven to create exceptional experiences for our customers. Data Ventures exists to unlock the full value of Walmart’s data by developing and productizing B2B data initiatives that empower merchants and suppliers to make better, faster decisions for the business. As part of this transformation, we’re seeking entrepreneurial individuals to help drive data productization from concept to deployment. As a "Staff Data Engineer", you should be able to technically help and assist the team to steer through correct technical directions following the best practices. You will have a deeper understanding of Data Engineering approaches along with hands-on experience in building highly scalable solutions. About Walmart Global Tech: Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with Hadoop, Hive, Apache Spark.
Experience in building highly scalable Big Data solutions and ETL ecosystems.
Proven track record coding with at least one programming language e.g., Scala (preferred), Python.
Expert in cloud computing platforms and offerings from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (preferred), Microsoft Azure.
3+ years on architecture and system design.
Evangelize an extremely high standard of code quality, system reliability, and performance.
Experience with the integration tools like Automic, Airflow.
Skilled in data modeling & data migration protocols.
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
Expert in data architecture principles, distributed computing.
Intake prioritization, cost/benefit analysis, decision making of what to pursue across a wide base of users/stakeholders and across products, databases and services.
Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools and familiarity with deploying models in production environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related field OR 6 years' experience in software engineering or related field OR Master's degree in Computer Science and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related field.
3 years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Databricks is an added advantage.
Experience with ThoughtSpot, Druid, Big Query and ClickHouse is added advantage.
Hands-on knowledge in NoSQL like Cosmos DB along with RDBMS like MySQL, Postgres is a plus.
Hands-on working experience in any messaging platform like Kafka is preferred.
Demonstrating creative, critical thinking & troubleshooting skills.
Experience creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and joining us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the work of other small groups of ten to twelve engineers, including offshore associates, for assigned Engineering projects by providing pertinent documents, direction, and examples; identifying short- and long- term solutions and timeline; reviewing and approving proposed solutions.
Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing, and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly, developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
Implement new architectural patterns; and perform design and code reviews of changes.
Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives, consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events.
Drive the integration and implementation of AI/ML solutions within data pipelines and business processes, including model development, deployment, and monitoring.
Collaborate with data scientists and engineering teams to operationalize AI models, automate configurations, and enhance observability using AI-powered tools.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI for automation, anomaly detection, and optimization across engineering projects.
Write designs for data architecture of data warehouse or data lake solutions or end-to-end pipelines.
Communicate complex technical solutions and ideas to both technical and non-technical team members.
Lead our technical relationship with partners and mentor senior software developers in multiple initiatives.
Evaluate, integrate, and scale AI-driven solutions for business and operational impact.
Increase the efficiency of the team by setting right Processes of Software Development, Requirement Intake, Effort Estimation.

Benefits

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Financial benefits
Stock
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off benefits
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) 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.