Data Engineer III

Walmart, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 2 years of software engineering experience, or 4 years without a degree
  • Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python or Java
  • Strong understanding of ETL processes and big data technologies like Apache Spark and Kafka
  • Familiarity with data governance and privacy regulations
  • Experience designing scalable data architectures like data lakes and warehouses
  • Ability to analyze complex data flows for efficiency improvements

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and compliance with governance standards
  • Build and optimize data models and warehouses using SQL and Apache Spark
  • Implement data ingestion solutions with big data technologies
  • Analyze data flows to propose system performance improvements
  • Support deployment, testing, and documentation of engineering solutions

Benefits

  • Incentive awards based on performance
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Stock purchase plan availability
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) options
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As a Data Engineer III at Walmart, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures that support business analytics and decision-making. This role requires expertise in data modeling, transformation, and integration across various data sources, ensuring data quality and governance compliance. You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to implement data strategies aligned with enterprise goals, leveraging advanced technologies such as Apache Spark and cloud platforms. Your contributions will enable efficient data accessibility and insight generation, driving continuous improvement and innovation within Walmart's data ecosystem.

What you'll do:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support business analytics and reporting needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data sources, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with governance standards.
  • Build and optimize data models, data lakes, and warehouses using SQL, Apache Spark, and cloud-based platforms.
  • Implement data ingestion and integration solutions leveraging big data technologies such as Apache Kafka and distributed storage systems.
  • Analyze complex data flows and propose improvements to enhance system performance and data accessibility.
  • Support deployment, testing, and documentation of data engineering solutions aligned with enterprise data strategy.


What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in data engineering, including data transformation, modeling, and pipeline development.
  • Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar for code development and testing.
  • Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data ingestion techniques, and big data technologies like Apache Spark and Kafka.
  • Understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements related to data privacy and security.
  • Ability to design and implement scalable data architectures, including data lakes and warehouses.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and modern data integration methods.
  • Demonstrated capability to analyze complex data flows and develop efficient data models.


Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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 2 years' experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 4 years' experience in
software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Computer Science.

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, Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related field, 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.

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