(USA) Staff, Data Engineer

Job Opportunity: Staff Data Engineer (R-1719400, USA)

Position Summary

As a "Staff Data Engineer", you will steer your team through correct technical directions by adhering to best practices. Your deep understanding of data engineering and hands-on experience in building scalable solutions will be pivotal to our success.

About Team: Data Ventures

Our team develops reusable technologies for customer acquisition, onboarding, and merchant empowerment, delivering seamless experiences for all stakeholders. We optimize tariffs and assortment aligned with Walmart's Everyday Low-Cost philosophy, ensuring exceptional seller support across various channels like in-store, mobile apps, and websites.

What You'll Do

You will lead small groups of 10-12 engineers, including offshore associates, on engineering projects by providing documentation, direction, and technical examples. Your responsibilities include:

• Leading medium to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects
• Translating project requirements into technical solutions
• Conducting unit testing and troubleshooting issues
• Performing design and code reviews, enhancing design to prevent defects
• Promoting and supporting company policies, procedures, and standards

Must Have

We are looking for a seasoned Big Data Engineer with 8-12 years of industry experience and strong expertise in the following areas:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Hadoop, Hive, and Apache Spark
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, e.g., Scala (preferred), Python
• Expertise in cloud computing platforms like Google Cloud Platform (preferred) and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with integration tools like Automic and Airflow
• Ability to design data architecture for data warehouses or data lakes
• Strong data modeling and migration skills
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical solutions

Nice to Have

While not mandatory, the following skills are a plus:

• Knowledge of Databricks, Snowflake, ThoughtSpot, Druid, Big Query, and ClickHouse
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases like Cosmos DB and RDBMS like MySQL, Postgres
• Experience with messaging platforms like Kafka

Live Our Values

At Walmart, we uphold our values across various domains:

• Culture Champion: Upholding Walmart’s commitment to communities and integrity
• Servant Leadership: Practicing humility, self-awareness, and transparency
• Embrace Change: Encouraging continuous learning and improvement
• Deliver for the Customer: Applying omni-merchant mindset for business results
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Building a diverse and high-performing team
• Collaboration & Influence: Working cross-functionally to achieve objectives

Benefits

Walmart offers competitive pay and performance-based bonuses along with comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. We also provide PTO, parental leave, family care leave, and various other benefits aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of our associates.

Our Live Better U program offers Walmart-paid educational benefits for both full-time and part-time associates, covering programs from high school completion to bachelor's degrees.

Salary & Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock options.

Minimum Qualifications

The required minimum qualifications are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with 4 years' experience, or
• 6 years' experience in software engineering, or
• Master's degree in Computer Science with 2 years' experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in data engineering