Senior, Data Engineer

Walmart is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team in either Bentonville, AR or Sunnyvale, CA. This role combines technical expertise with business acumen to drive data-driven solutions across Walmart's vast retail operations.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 7-10 years of data engineering experience who will be responsible for developing and maintaining complex data pipelines, creating efficient data models, and implementing robust data governance practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with modern data technologies including Hadoop, Hive, Spark, and cloud platforms.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing data transformation processes, developing efficient data flows, and ensuring data quality across various systems. The role involves working with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions while maintaining high standards of code quality and system reliability.

Technical requirements include proficiency in programming languages like Java or Python, experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), and expertise in data modeling. Additional valuable skills include experience with Kafka, Druid, BigQuery, and Looker.

Walmart offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ($90,000-$234,000 depending on location), performance bonuses, stock options, health insurance, 401(k), and various other benefits. The company's commitment to helping people save money and live better extends to its employees through various programs including education assistance and paid time off.

This role presents an opportunity to work with large-scale data systems at one of the world's largest retailers, making a significant impact on how data is used to drive business decisions and improve customer experiences. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex data challenges in a retail environment.