(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart, Inc.

$99K — $198K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Denver, CO
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in data pipelines and data architecture
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; Scala or GO is a plus
  • Experience with big data and cloud ecosystems (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
  • Proficiency with distributed computing and workflow orchestration platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and scale dimensional data models and enterprise data warehouses
  • Build and maintain reliable ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time data
  • Tune SQL queries and optimize computing and storage systems
  • Integrate LLMs or ML models in workflows
  • Enforce data quality and compliance frameworks
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists and product managers for scalable solutions
  • Mentor junior/mid-level engineers and establish architectural standards

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) and stock purchase options
  • Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Live Better U education benefit program for associates
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the delivery of scalable software solutions by managing feature implementation, testing, and ongoing support within collaborative teams. This role requires expertise in multiple programming languages and a strong focus on software lifecycle execution, including CI/CD and automated testing. You will work on Big Data platform applying sound technical judgment and design principles for processing large datasets. Partnering across functions, you will drive innovation, maintain high-quality standards, and mentor peers to ensure reliable, efficient, and customer-focused software systems aligned with Walmart's strategic objectives.
What you'll do:

Core Responsibilities
  • Architecture & Modeling: Design and scale dimensional data models (star schema, snowflake) and enterprise data warehouses/lakes.
  • Pipeline Development: Build and maintain reliable ETL/ELT batch and real-time streaming pipelines.
  • Platform Optimization: Tune SQL queries and optimize resource-intensive computing and storage systems for cost and scale.
  • Enabling Advanced & Generative AI: Integrate LLMs or ML models in Workflows.
  • Data Governance & Quality: Enforce strict data quality, auditing, and compliance frameworks to ensure data integrity.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Data Scientists and product managers, translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor, guiding junior/mid-level engineers and establishing team-wide architectural standards.


What you'll bring:

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience designing data pipelines, data architecture, and managing data lifecycles.
  • Programming: Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; familiarity with Scala or GO is a plus.
  • Big Data & Cloud: Proven experience in modern big data and cloud ecosystems (e.g., GCP, AWS or Azure).
  • Frameworks: Proficiency with distributed computing (SPARK, MPP), workflow orchestration platforms (e.g., Airflow, Composer). Real-time streaming expertise (e.g., Kafka, Flink) is highly desirable. Exposure to Machine Learning libraries (MLib, TensorFlow) is a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data- Science, Engineering, Maths or equivalent practical experience.


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 $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...

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, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area., 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

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