SENIOR, SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

 

What youll do -

Technology Solution Automation: Requires knowledge of: Automation tools and technologies; Scripting Languages. To employ automation tools (Forexample Chef or puppet) to automate repetitive tasks and releases for a more efficient workflow.
Requirement And Scoping Analysis: Requires knowledge of: Traceability matrix; Risk analysis methodologies; Cost Analysis; Business objectives;Classification of requirements; User stories To explore relevant products/solutions from an existing repertoire, that can address business/technicalneeds. Assess gaps/ updates/ modifications between the customer/business expectations and the existing product/solutions (in case of agilemethodology, for the iteration). Classify the requirements into applicable types (For example - Functional/Non-Functional, Derived/Imposed/Emergentetc.). Anticipate the solution risks / issues during requirements gathering phase, inform relevant stakeholders and recommend corrective steps.Contribute to the creation of user stories for component/application/complex (For agile methodology).
Infrastructure Maintenance: Requires knowledge of: Infrastructure maintenance tools and methodologies; Infrastructure maintenance plans andschedule; Infrastructure performance metrics. To perform routine maintenance tasks for infrastructure systems such as backups, patch managementand hot fixes. Escalate any issue that occurs in the backup media. Audit desktops for compliance with IT policies. Conduct regular database integritychecks to ensure minimal data loss.
Coding: Requires knowledge of: Coding standards and guidelines; Coding languages (E.g. JavaScript, Python, C# etc.), frameworks(E.g. ActiveX,.Net, Cocoa, Android application framework etc.), tools(E.g. Monday.com, Linx, Embold etc.) and Platforms (E.g. Microsoft Azure, AWS , Apple IOSetc.); Quality, Safety and Security (PCI etc) standards; Emerging tools and technologies; Telemetry. To create/configure minimalistic code for entirecomponent/application and ensure the components are meeting business/technical requirements, non-functional requirements, low-maintainability , high-availability and high-scalability needs. Assist in the selection of appropriate languages (E.g. JavaScript, Python, C# etc.), development standardsand tools (E.g. Monday.com, Linx, Embold etc.)for software coding/configuration. Take initiative to learn the fundamentals of different codinglanguages and frameworks that would be useful for future scope of work. Build scripts for automation of repetitive and routine tasks in CI/CD(Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery), Testing or any other process(as applicable). Implement telemetry features as required independently.Ensure security policy requirements are properly applied to components/application during code development/configuration.
Issue Resolution: Requires knowledge of: Issue resolution techniques ; Escalation scale parameters. To analyze and prioritize issues under moderatesupervision for projects of moderate complexity. Independently identify and elaborate possible and feasible solutions to the issues raised. Evaluate allavailable options to resolve the raised issues for projects of moderate complexity.
Capacity Management: Requires knowledge of: Capacity management Current and future business requirements Walmart service levels Computingresources; Infrastructure performance; Infrastructure growth plans. To right-sizing IT resources to meet current and future business requirements in acost-effective within a domain/ pillar. Optimize IT resource utilization. Create a model of infrastructure performance to manage current resourceneeds. Manage demand for computing resources. Produce a capacity plan that covers current and forecasted needs.and accomplishments.

What youll bring:

Infrastructure Design : Requires knowledge of: Software architecture; Distributed systems; Scalability; Design patterns; Disaster Recovery; TechStacks; Non-Functional Requirements; Security standards, frameworks, and methodologies (System Security Plan -SSP, Security Risk andCompliance Review- SRCR etc.) To assist in creation of simple, modular, extensible and functional design for the product/solution in adherence to therequirements. Evaluate trade-offs while designing across multiple components in a system based on the business requirements. Convert HLD tocreate detailed design for specific modules / components of a product/system. Understand nuances of designing for disaster recovery.
Cloud Migration: Requires knowledge of: Data Center Operations (Production operations, Server, Storage, Systems and Infra, Data BaseManagement, Systems Management, Helpdesk, DR/Business recovery practices; Platform as a service (PaaS )services for public cloudservices(Cosmos, EventHub, Cloudspanner) (Applicable only to the Cloud Enablement Team). To support decommission of the on-prem hardware orconvert it into a hybrid set-up or complete cloud setup as per business needs. Monitor the resiliency and reliability of the new cloud environment.Gauge the bandwidth needed to handle the internet connections for cloud access. Support in planning and executing data-center consolidations,relocations, and migrations.
Configuration Management: Requires knowledge of: Configuration management tools and processes; Configuration and release management inenvironment(s). To update data from all sources as and when configuration changes are deployed. Conduct analysis for simple configurationchanges.
Version Control: Requires knowledge of: Version management tool; Product deployment tools and processes; Release verification mechanism. Toensure that any modification to code is checked into correct branch and code merges are done properly. Authenticate and authorize of code changesin the version control system / central repository. Oversee the process of code branching and ensure seamless code build. Ensure that all impactedfiles are included in release communication.
Integration Management: Requires knowledge of: Types of middleware; Different types of platforms; Functions of Application Programming Interfaces(APIs); Programming languages used for middleware; Principles and protocols for API-level integration; New and emerging middleware products,tools and methodologies in the industry. To evaluate opportunities for creating connections among various hardware and applications. Evaluatesuitable middleware to be used for integrating existing legacy applications with current applications as required including cloud systems. Programmiddleware or other tools to enable effective integration of applications within. Perform API-level integration. Oversee the end-to-end process ofapplication integration to the target environment. Investigate issues or failures of application integration. Facilitate modifications to improve thesuccess of integration between application programs.
Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice andguidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; andbuilding commitment for perspectives and rationales.
Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying businessneeds; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing onimprovement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity byincorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting otherswith how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.
Live our Values - Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself accountable; and supports Walmartscommitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics andcompliance.
Live our Values - Servant Leadership - Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Embrace Change - Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibitsresilience in the face of setbacks.
Embrace Change - Digital Transformation & Change - Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital toolsand ways of working.
Deliver for the Customer - Customer Focus - Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLPand EDLC business models to all plans.
Deliver for the Customer - Strategic Thinking - Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of thebusiness when making plans.
Focus on our Associates - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Embraces diversity in all its forms and actively supports diversity of ideas and perspectives,as well as diversity goal programs.
Focus on our Associates - Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; workscollaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspirecommitment and action.
Focus on our Associates - Talent Management - Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, demonstratesengagement and commitment to the team, and recognizes others contributions

 

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

 

Minimum Qualifications...

Minimum Qualifications:Option 1: Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information technology, or related area and 3 years experience in technology infrastructure engineering across areas such as compute, storage, network, mobility or virtualization-related technologies.
Option 2: 5 years experience in technology infrastructure engineering across areas such as compute, storage, network, mobility or virtualization relatedtechnologies.

Preferred Qualifications...

Master s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information technology, or related area. and 1 Year of relevant experience in configuration management, developing automation for Provisioning and Orchestration, experience developing and managing service-level objectives (SLOs)/service level indicators (SLIs) for Infrastructure Service availability and performance.