(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

** Immigration sponsorship is not available in this role**

Job Title: Staff Backend Data Engineer 

Role Summary: 

As a Staff Backend Data Engineer at Walmart Search Data Team, you will play a pivotal role in developing, designing and managing the backend data systems that drive our search operations. This role requires a deep understanding of data structures, databases, and coding, with an emphasis on enhancing our search efficiency and accuracy. Your work will be crucial in improving our customer shopping experience by making product searches simpler, faster, and more accurate. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend data systems, databases, and services. 

2. Collaborate with data scientists, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data requirements and devise efficient solutions. 

3. Implement data pipelines, data flow, and system integrations needed to drive the search function. 

4. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data quality and execution. 

5. Lead the design, creation, and deployment of large datasets to be used for statistical modeling and data mining. 

6. Ensure data security and compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

7. Regularly test system for vulnerabilities and develop solutions for any potential data breaches. 

8. Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure that our systems remain current and competitive. 

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend data engineering. 

3. Proficient in SQL, Python, Java, or other similar languages. 

4. Familiarity with big data tools such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc. 

5. Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases. 

6. Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms. 

7. Experience with cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure. 

8. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

9. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

10. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

About Walmart Global Tech  
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.  

Flexible, hybrid work:  
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.  

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.  
  
Equal Opportunity Employer:  
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.  
  
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.