Senior, Data Engineer at Walmart in Sunnyvale, California

Job Description:

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Position Summary...


What you'll do...


Data Strategy: Understands, articulates, and applies principles of the defined strategy to routine business problems that involve a single function.


Data Transformation and Integration: Extracts data from identified databases. Creates data pipelines and transform data to a structure that is relevant
to the problem by selecting appropriate techniques. Develops knowledge of current data science and analytics trends.


Data Source Identification: Supports the understanding of the priority order of requirements and service level agreements. Helps identify the most
suitable source for data that is fit for purpose. Performs initial data quality checks on extracted data.


Data Modeling: Analyzes complex data elements, systems, data flows, dependencies, and relationships to contribute to conceptual, physical, and
logical data models. Develops the Logical Data Model and Physical Data Models including data warehouse and data mart designs. Defines relational
tables, primary and foreign keys, and stored procedures to create a data model structure. Evaluates existing data models and physical databases for
variances and discrepancies. Develops efficient data flows. Analyzes data-related system integration challenges and proposes appropriate solutions.
Creates training documentation and trains end-users on data modeling. Oversees the tasks of less experienced programmers and stipulates system
troubleshooting supports.


Code Development and Testing: Writes code to develop the required solution and application features by determining the appropriate programming
language and leveraging business, technical, and data requirements. Creates test cases to review and validate the proposed solution design. Creates
proofs of concept. Tests the code using the appropriate testing approach. Deploys software to production servers. Contributes code documentation,
maintains playbooks, and provides timely progress updates.


Problem Formulation: Translates business problems within one's discipline to data related or mathematical solutions. Identifies what methods (for
example, analytics, big data analytics, automation) would provide a solution for the problem. Shares use cases and gives examples to demonstrate
how the method would solve the business problem.


Applied Business Acumen: Provides recommendations to business stakeholders to solve complex business issues. Develops business cases for
projects with a projected return on investment or cost savings. Translates business requirements into projects, activities, and tasks and aligns to
overall business strategy. Serves as an interpreter and conduit to connect business needs with tangible solutions and results. Recommends new
processes and ways of working.


Data Governance: Establishes, modifies, and documents data governance projects and recommendations. Implements data governance practices in
partnership with business stakeholders and peers. Interprets company and regulatory policies on data. Educates others on data governance
processes, practices, policies, and guidelines. Provides recommendations on needed updates or inputs into data governance policies, practices, or
guidelines.


Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and
guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and
building commitment for perspectives and rationales.


Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business
needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on
improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.


Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by
incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others
with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices



About Team:

Everyone has data, but the sheer volume of data at Walmart can be limitless. In the Data Engineering team, we help Walmart manage this data by building pipelines and data lakes to prepare big data for analysis and unlocking actionable insights in real-time. We also use cross-departmental data and machine learning to build a holistic view of true profitability, saving millions of dollars across item categories and geographies while assisting our leadership in making better decisions faster.



What you'll do:




Data Strategy: Understands, articulates, and applies principles of the defined data engineering, analytics strategy to Walmart Associate Area Business needs.



Data Source Identification: Supports the understanding of the priority order of requirements and service level agreements. Helps identify the most suitable source for data that is fit for purpose



Data Modeling: Analyzes complex data elements, systems, data flows, dependencies, and relationships to contribute to conceptual, physical, and logical data models. You will closely work with Data modellers to come up with DataTable desi.



Data Transformation and Integration: Extracts data from identified databases. Creates data pipelines and transform data to a structure that is relevant to the problem by selecting appropriate techniques.



Data Governance: Establishes, modifies, and documents data governance projects and recommendations. Implements data governance practices in partnership with business stakeholders and peers. Interprets company and regulatory policies on data.



What you'll bring:



3+ years of Data Engineering experience in Big Data technologies like Hadoop, Spark and Distributed computing frameworks.


• Professional hands-on experience in Scala.


• Professional hands-on experience in SQL and Query Optimization.


• Experience in Data design.


• Experience with CI/CD tools.


• Experience with OrchestrationScheduling tools like Airflow/ Automic etc.


• Good knowledge & expertise in Data processing and Data manipulation skills like Data warehousing concepts, SCD types etc.


• At-least one cloud exposure (GCP is preferred).


• Exposure to Streaming data use-cases via Kafka or structured streaming etc.



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 diversity- 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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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Sunnyvale, California US-04396:The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00
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Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735:The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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 3 years' experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 5 years' experience in
software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Computer Science and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related
field.
2 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 3 years' experience in software engineering, 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...



840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.


"At Walmart, we get the opportunity to grow professionally and personally-all while improving how we work and what we deliver to consumers." - Lola, Project Analyst



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