(USA) Director, Data Architecture

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks an experienced Director, Data Architecture to lead enterprise data governance, data quality, security, and scalable data ecosystems that drive business value.

You will mentor associates, partner with cross-functional teams, and guide data strategy across Redshift, Azure, BigQuery, Snowflake.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance and data harmonization across platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field with data-focused experience.
• Experience supervising teams and leading data initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise data governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise data governance and align with objectives.
• Develop data dictionaries and governance frameworks for quality and accessibility.
• Oversee data source identification, validation, and quality assessment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement to data management practices and system performance.

Skills

Data architecture

Data governance

Leadership

Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

8 years' experience in data engineering, solution architecture, business intelligence or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science (optional)

Tools

Redshift

Azure

BigQuery

Snowflake

Hadoop

Kafka

Job description

Role summary:

The (USA) Director, Data Architecture leads the design and implementation of comprehensive data solutions that support business objectives and operational efficiency. This role oversees data governance and strategy to ensure data quality, security, and accessibility across multiple platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the director drives innovation in data harmonization while guiding and mentoring associates. By aligning data initiatives with organizational goals, this position enhances decision‑making capabilities and promotes scalable, reliable data ecosystems that deliver measurable business value.

About the team:

The team establishes and maintains a unified workforce language to support data governance and stewardship, delivering global workforce metrics, KPIs, and SLAs. They focus on data first principles to ensure reliable and fit‑for‑purpose data. Collaborating across business domains, the team drives data governance practices and aligns data initiatives with organizational objectives. They provide guidance on data sourcing, integration, and quality management while fostering continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory standards. This team plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven decision‑making and advancing Walmart’s data capabilities globally.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data governance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology standards.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries and data governance frameworks to support data quality and accessibility.
• Oversee data source identification, validation, and quality assessment to ensure data fitness for purpose.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions and strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data management practices and system performance.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proven expertise in data governance, data quality management, and regulatory compliance within enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud data platforms such as Redshift, Azure, BigQuery, and Snowflake, and big data technologies like Hadoop and Kafka.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable data strategies and architectural solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams on data integration, metadata management, and data ecosystem design.
• Proficiency in project management and business process alignment to drive data initiatives.

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.

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 or related field and 6 years' experience in data engineering, solution architecture, business intelligence, business analytics or related field.

Option 2: 8 years' experience in data engineering, solution architecture, business intelligence, business analytics or related field.

Option 3: Master’s degree in Computer Science and 4 years' experience in data engineering, solution architecture, business intelligence, business analytics or related field.

2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Data architecture/software architecture/data modeling, Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 6 years' experience in software engineering, Relevant industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare, etc.), Solution Architecture, Supervisory, 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:

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.