(USA) Senior, Data Engineer

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Live Better U – 100% covered

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and models for analytics and decision support. You will work across teams to translate business needs into data solutions, ensuring data quality and governance in cloud environments.

The role emphasizes data integration, modeling, and governance, with collaboration across the eComm and analytics functions to drive strategic value and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS and 3 years' software engineering or related field.
• 2 years' experience in data engineering, database engineering, BI, or business analytics.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in CS or related field with 3 years' software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures for analytics.
• Integrate and transform data from internal sources ensuring quality and consistency.
• Develop and optimize data models (logical and physical) to improve accessibility and usability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions that meet governance standards.
• Implement and enforce data governance policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Write, test, and deploy SQL and other languages to support data processing and analytics.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data systems to ensure reliability, performance, and security.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Data modeling

ETL

Data integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

Azure

Google BigQuery

Job description

1601 Se 10th St
Bentonville, AR 72716-0000

R-2618683

$90,000 - $180,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
Walmart is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and models that support business insights and decision-making. This role requires expertise in data integration, transformation, and governance within cloud and big data environments. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to translate business requirements into effective data solutions, ensuring data quality and accessibility. They will apply advanced technical skills to optimize data architecture and support analytics initiatives that drive strategic value and operational excellence across the organization.
About the team:
The eComm Decision Sciences BI team specializes in defining and governing key business metrics and stewarding business logic. The team enhances data accessibility by developing integration tables and standardizing dashboard reporting across eCommerce. They ensure data quality through rigorous control of beacon instrumentation, enabling reliable insights. Leveraging expertise in data engineering, integration, modeling, and governance, the team builds scalable data pipelines and automates processes that support informed business decisions and continuous improvement in data quality and accessibility.
What you'll do:

• Design,develop,andmaintainscalabledatapipelinesandarchitecturestosupportbusinessanalyticsandreportingneeds.
• Integrateandtransformdatafromvariousinternalsourcesensuringdataqualityandconsistency.
• Developandoptimizedatamodels,includinglogicalandphysicaldesigns,toenhancedataaccessibilityandusability.
• Collaboratewithstakeholderstotranslatebusinessrequirementsintotechnicalsolutionsalignedwithdatagovernancestandards.
• Implementandenforcedatagovernancepoliciestoensurecompliancewithregulatoryandorganizationalstandards.
• Write,test,anddeploycodeusingSQLandotherprogramminglanguagestosupportdataprocessingandanalytics.
• Monitorandtroubleshootdatasystemstoensurereliability,performance,andsecurity.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in data engineering, including data integration, modeling, and pipeline development.
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Azure, or Google BigQuery.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques including ETL, batch processing, and streaming ingestion.
• Skilled in analyzing complex data systems and developing logical and physical data models.
• Experience with coding, testing, and deploying data solutions using appropriate programming languages.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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 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, 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...

1601 SE 10th St, 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

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Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work-life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.
Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.

Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.

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