(USA) Senior, Data Engineer

Walmart; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card

Live Better U covered

Walmart Academy training

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and family benefits

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures supporting analytics and ML initiatives. You will work across teams to translate requirements into data solutions, ensure data quality, and enable access for data scientists and apps.

You will leverage SQL, Python, Spark, Airflow, and cloud services (AWS/GCP) while handling large-scale data lakes and Delta Lake architecture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data engineering, including data integration, modeling, and pipeline development including designing and implementing ETL processes.
• High Proficiency in Pyspark, SparkSQL and/or Scala.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python or Java for code development and testing.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS/GCP Cloud Services.
• 5+ years of experience within Data Engineering and prior experience working with Big Data, Data Lakes and Delta Lakes.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in cloud and big data platforms, data lakes, and data architecture.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Prior experience with Infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and automation tools like Apache Airflow.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and prior experience with agents, LLMs is preferred.
• Proven capability to analyze complex data systems and deliver actionable business insights.
• Experience using Databricks and Snowflake is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business analytics and machine learning initiatives.
• Extract, transform, and integrate data from various internal and external sources ensuring data quality and relevance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective data solutions aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Develop and optimize data models, including logical and physical designs, to enhance data accessibility and usability.
• Implement data governance practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Utilize programming languages and tools such as SQL, Python, Spark and Apache Airflow for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Monitor and improve data processes to support continuous innovation and operational excellence.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL development

PySpark

SparkSQL

SQL

Python

Java

AWS

GCP

Delta Lakes

Data governance

Data quality

Cloud platforms

Terraform

Apache Airflow

Databricks

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Terraform

Apache Airflow

Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures that support critical business insights and decision-making. This role requires expertise in data integration, modeling, and governance within cloud and big data environments. You will collaborate across functions to translate complex business requirements into effective data solutions, ensuring data quality and accessibility. Leveraging advanced programming and analytical skills, you will drive innovation in data processing and support the implementation of data strategies that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable value to the organization. The Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for not only understanding data pipelines but, event streaming applications, and how to build systems that handle massive amounts of data while making it consumable by other application teams, users and data scientists. You will also be assisting in the design and architecture of highly scalable, fault tolerant infrastructure capable of processing millions of operations per minute coming from millions of TVs, efficiently store petabytes of data and provide fast insights from the data. You will also be working with teams across the Walmart/VIZIO enterprise to bring their data into our Big Data ecosystem, monitor data quality for cleanliness and fix discrepancies. Ensure data accuracy through validation tasks, perform solutions for root cause analysis and implement data prep and cleanliness, review data at all granular/aggregate levels, and versioning.

What you'll do

About the team:

The Data Lake Platform team at Walmart/VIZIO drives enterprise analytics by delivering reliable datasets that support key business decisions and new monetization opportunities. Operating at the intersection of Data and AI, the team emphasizes innovation to address complex challenges. Members collaborate to design and maintain scalable data architectures, pipelines, and governance frameworks, ensuring data quality and accessibility. This group values a methodical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, leveraging advanced data engineering and machine learning techniques to empower the organization with actionable insights and strategic data solutions.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business analytics and machine learning initiatives.
• Extract, transform, and integrate data from various internal and external sources ensuring data quality and relevance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective data solutions aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Develop and optimize data models, including logical and physical designs, to enhance data accessibility and usability.
• Implement data governance practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Utilize programming languages and tools such as SQL, Python, Spark and Apache Airflow for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Monitor and improve data processes to support continuous innovation and operational excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in data engineering, including data integration, modeling, and pipeline development including designing and implementing ETL processes.
• High Proficiency in Pyspark, SparkSQL and/or Scala.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python or Java for code development and testing.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS/GCP Cloud Services.
• 5+ years of experience within Data Engineering and prior experience working with Big Data, Data Lakes and Delta Lakes.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in cloud and big data platforms, data lakes, and data architecture.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Prior experience with Infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and automation tools like Apache Airflow.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and prior experience with agents, LLMs is preferred.
• Proven capability to analyze complex data systems and deliver actionable business insights.
• Experience using Databricks and Snowflake is highly desirable.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $99,000.00 - $198,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Stock

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, related field.
• 2 years' experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.

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

55 Madison St, Denver, CO 80206-5419, 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

• Discount Card
• Get 10% off
• 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.

At VIZIO, our roots are strong. We invest in our talent across all our locations - from our origins in Irvine, California to our offices around the US, including Denver, Seattle, New York, and Dallas. We're united by our passion to bring the most detailed picture, highest-fidelity audio, and the best entertainment experience for all.

We are value focused. We believe that quality entertainment should be accessible to everyone, everywhere. VIZIO was founded on a belief that everyone deserves the best technology for the best value and 20 years on, our vision is stronger than ever. VIZIO is proud to be consumer led. Our dedication to exceptional service has been recognized by the Stevie Awards for customer service and by the positive product reviews we continue to receive year after year.

We are on an exciting journey of growth and looking for passionate people to join our team. With VIZIO, you will find opportunities to take your career to the next level. Explore our open roles and start building your future with us.