Senior, Software Engineer (Backend)

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Software Engineer for our Catalog Spec Engineering team. This role involves developing high-performance and scalable catalog services for millions of Walmart customers. The team focuses on enhancing seller and supplier experiences in catalog setup and platform management, utilizing a Java-based backend tech stack. As part of this innovative team, you will independently handle high-impact software/systems monitoring, troubleshoot business and production issues, and contribute to the next-generation platform. Walmart Global Tech is a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and service professionals within the world's leading retailer, making an epic impact and driving the next retail disruption. The company is people-led and tech-empowered, committed to training its team in future skillsets and fostering innovation at scale. Walmart's culture emphasizes in-person collaboration on campuses to deepen understanding and invest in associate development. Walmart, founded by Sam Walton, is dedicated to helping customers save money to live better and is reinventing the shopping experience, with associates at the heart of this transformation.

Requirements

6-8 years of experience as a Sr. Software Engineer.
Expert-level knowledge of Java and experience building Java-based backend systems.
Extensive experience building and implementing microservices and applications using SpringBoot and reactive frameworks like Spring WebFlux.
Experience in internet-scale distributed technologies (e.g. Solr, Kafka, Mem Cache, etc.).
Strong understanding of JEE components, multithreading, and networking.
Extensive knowledge of offline storage, caching, and performance tuning.
Experience with cloud-based solutions and hands-on experience with CI/CD development environments/tools, including Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
Strong understanding of CS fundamentals, microservices, data structures, algorithms, and problem solving.
Experience working with generated AI/ML technologies.
Experience with NoSQL databases like Cosmos DB, Cassandra and ability to design and implement scalable data models.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Knowledge 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.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and joining to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Design & develop highly scalable services and solve complex software system problems by leveraging state-of-the-art technology and enhance Walmart catalog and partner experience solutions.
Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information and engaging support teams to resolve issues.
Perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues and ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members to ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct.
Work in an agile environment, adhering to best practices and collaborating with teams to deliver results.
Stay up to date with the latest GenAI trends and technologies and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve the seller and supplier experience on our catalog platform.
Participate in medium- to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects ensuring on-time delivery.

Benefits

Incentive awards for performance.
401(k) match.
Stock purchase plan.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
PTO (including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting).
Multiple health plans (medical, vision, and dental coverage).
Company-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning and short-form certificates).
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Stock.