Position Summary...
As a "Staff Data Engineer”, you should be able to technically help and assist team to steer through correct technical directions following the best practices. You will have 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 global 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 team to steer through correct technical directions following the best practices. You will have deeper understanding of Data Engineering approaches along with hands on experience in building highly scalable solutions.
What you'll do...
- You will 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.
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You will drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing, and communicating business.
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Leads and participates in medium- to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects by reviewing project requirements, translating requirements into
technical solutions; gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirements, wire frames); writing and developing.
code; conducting unit testing; communicating status and issues to team members and stakeholders; collaborating with project team and cross.
functional teams; troubleshooting open issues and bug-fixes; enhancing design to prevent re-occurrences of defects; ensuring on-time delivery and
hand-offs: interacting with project manager to provide input on project plan; and providing leadership to the project team.
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.
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Implementing new architectural patterns; and performing design and code reviews of changes.
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Promotes and supports 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.
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Ensures 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.
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Drive the integration and implementation of AI/ML solutions within data pipelines and business processes, including model development, deployment, and monitoring.
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Collaborate with data scientists and engineering teams to operationalize AI models, automate configurations, and enhance observability using AI-powered tools.
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Identify opportunities to leverage AI for automation, anomaly detection, and optimization across engineering projects.
What you'll bring:
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Strong hands on experience with Hadoop, Hive, Apache Spark .
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Experience in building highly scalable Big Data solutions and ETL ecosystems.
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Proven track record coding with at least one programming language e.g.,Scala (preferred), Python
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Expert in cloud computing platforms and offerings from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (preferred), Microsoft Azure.
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Experience: 8-10+ Years of experience with 3+ on architecture and system design
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Evangelize an extremely high standard of code quality, system reliability, and performance
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Experience with the integration tools like Automic, Airflow
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Skilled in data modeling & data migration protocols
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Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
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Ability to write designs for data architecture of data warehouse or data lake solutions or end to end pipelines
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Expert in data architecture principles, distributed computing
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Intake prioritization, cost/benefit analysis, decision making of what to pursue across a wide base of users/stakeholders and across products, databases and services,
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Should be able to communicate complex technical solutions and ideas to both technical and non-technical team members.
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Ability to lead our technical relationship with partners and mentor senior software developers in multiple initiatives.
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Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools and familiarity with deploying models in production environments.
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Ability to evaluate, integrate, and scale AI-driven solutions for business and operational impact.
Nice to have
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Knowledge of Databricks is an added advantage.
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Experience with ThoughtSpot, Druid, Big Query and ClickHouse is added advantage.
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Hands on knowledge in NoSQL like Cosmos DB along with RDBMS like MySQL, Postgres is plus.
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Hands on working experience in any messaging platform like Kafka is preferred.
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Increase the efficiency of the team by setting right Processes of Software Development, Requirement Intake, Effort Estimation
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Demonstrating creative, critical thinking & troubleshooting skills.
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 expert's 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.
Benefits:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see
One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Computer Science and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related field.
3 years' experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics,
ETL tools and working with large data sets in the cloud, Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related field, 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.
Primary Location...
2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.