Senior Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

22h • $117,000 - $234,000

About The Position

About the Role: Walmart’s Catalog organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java backend development to help build and scale critical services for our e-commerce platform. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining highly available, scalable microservices that power Walmart’s vast product catalog and associated services.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Java (8+) and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
• Experience with Apache Kafka for building streaming and event-driven systems
• Hands-on experience with Cassandra or other NoSQL databases
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows
• Familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes
• 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.
• 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Apache Spark for real-time data processing
• Knowledge of performance services and tuning distributed systems
• Experience with additional NoSQL databases
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and APIs using Java, Spring, and Kafka
• Build and maintain distributed, event-driven systems supporting millions of daily transactions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and ensure alignment with business goals
• Develop and optimize data pipelines and streaming services using Kafka and potentially Spark
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, CI/CD processes, and code reviews
• Participate in performance tuning and troubleshooting of distributed systems
• Work with Kubernetes and GitHub for deployment automation and source control management

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees