(USA) Staff, Data Engineer

Responsibilities

• Data Quality & Reliability
• Design and implement comprehensive data quality frameworks to ensure operational data freshness, correctness, and accuracy
• Establish automated data validation, monitoring, and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve data quality issues
• Define and enforce data governance standards and best practices across the organization
• Conduct regular data audits and implement corrective measures to maintain data integrity
• Data Pipeline Development
• Architect, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest operational data into our data warehouse
• Optimize data pipeline performance for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Implement real-time and batch processing solutions based on business requirements
• Ensure pipeline reliability through comprehensive testing, monitoring, and error handling
• Business Intelligence & Visualization
• Design and develop PowerBI dashboards and reports to support Operational and Engineering Excellence objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand visualization requirements and translate them into effective data solutions
• Create self-service analytics capabilities to empower business users
• Establish visualization best practices and maintain a library of reusable components
• Technical Leadership
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior data engineers
• Participate in architectural decisions and technology selection for data infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Software Engineering, and Business Analytics
• Document technical designs, processes, and best practices
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical data infrastructure support
• Stay current with industry trends and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption

Requirements

• Required Experience & Technical Skills
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related field
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, Java)
• Extensive experience building and maintaining data pipelines using modern orchestration tools (Airflow, Databricks, etc.)
• Strong experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in PowerBI development including DAX, data modeling, and advanced visualizations
• Experience with both real-time streaming (Kafka, Kinesis) and batch processing frameworks
• Knowledge of data warehouse design patterns and dimensional modeling
• Proven track record of implementing data quality monitoring and alerting systems
• Experience with DataOps practices and CI/CD for data pipelines
• Understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance requirements
• Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and drive initiatives to completion
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• 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.
• 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:
• Stock
• 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

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