(USA) Senior, Software Engineer, Java, Backend

Wal-Mart•Sunnyvale, CA

40d•$117,000 - $234,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Marketplace Platform team, you will design and maintain frameworks to enhance Walmart's Marketplace capabilities, ensuring superior experiences for sellers and customers. Your role includes coding, debugging, optimizing, and monitoring app health, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with product and UX/UI teams. The team manages the Walmart MarketPlace Platform API, enabling 3rd party sellers to leverage services from Solution Partners. This growing business offers significant opportunities for tech innovation and professional growth in a collaborative and inclusive environment. About Team Join the innovative Walmart Marketplace Platform team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and Channel Partner Portal experiences and managing our advanced Marketplace API gateway. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services and ReactJS for frontend development, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration

Requirements

Proficiency in Java for backend services, including experience with Spring Boot.
Experience with TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React.
Good understanding of RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture.
Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and caching solutions.
5+ years of full-stack development experience in complex software systems.
Experience working in platform teams or building shared tools/frameworks for other developers.
Proven ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
Prior experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership abilities to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
Experience in e-commerce or marketplace platforms.
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Exposure to developer productivity, observability, or DevOps tools.
Open-source contributions or internal platform evangelism.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' 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.

Responsibilities

Coding/Building: Engage in coding (75-80% of your time), perform code reviews, debug and optimize code, work independently, ensure code quality and follow best practices.
Mentoring & Learning: Support team members through mentorship and participate in continuous learning opportunities.
Architecture & Design: Stay informed about new technologies, make informed architectural choices, and maintain thorough documentation.
Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams to enhance user experiences and ensure smooth integration.
App Health, Quality, and Performance: Prioritize app quality, respond to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues promptly.
Tech Initiatives & Innovation: Contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team.
Time Management & Planning: Develop project timelines, manage tasks effectively, and practice efficient time management.
Engineering Excellence: Focus on detail-oriented work, conduct code reviews, and resolve technical challenges.
Leadership: Provide technical guidance, lead projects, and coordinate with other teams for successful outcomes.

Benefits

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.
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.

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