Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•$117,000 - $234,000

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Software Engineer (Back End), you will be part of Catalog Engineering team and will be responsible for developing high performance and scalable Catalog Service that meet the needs of millions of Walmart customers. Design and develop integrations with next generation downstream application that is built largely on an event driven platform implemented via a micro-service architecture. We are looking to bring more intellectually curious engineers who are passionate about technology in general. About the Team Join the innovative Walmart Catalog team, were creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and supplier experiences in setting up their catalog and managing Catalog platform. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration. Our Catalog Engineering team has built a highly scalable Catalog Service. You will work on NextGen upstream integration, catalog migration to a new platform, and develop highly scalable catalog micro services. You’ll independently handle high impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues, troubleshoot business and production issues. As a member of this fast-moving and highly entrepreneurial team, you’ll be able to say that you work for the world’s largest retailer and contribute to innovation and development to best-in-class methodologies that impacted perception and drastically changed business as we know it. Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Requirements

Strong experience in Java and backend system development
Expertise in microservices architecture using Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux, and Project Reactor (Mono/Flux)
Experience with distributed systems and technologies such as Kafka, Solr, and caching solutions
Solid understanding of Apache Spark
Deep knowledge of J2EE, multithreading, and networking concepts
Experience with performance tuning, caching, and storage optimization
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins)
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
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 NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB and Cassandra
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and DevOps practices
GenAI Experience (Preferred)
Familiarity with AI-driven code analysis and quality tools
Experience implementing AI-based testing frameworks
Exposure to AI-powered monitoring and performance optimization tools
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 develop highly scalable services to solve complex system challenges, improving catalog and partner experience platforms
Lead by example as a strong, hands-on engineer contributing high-quality code
Troubleshoot production and business issues by collaborating with cross-functional teams
Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
Work in an Agile environment, following best practices and delivering high-impact results
Stay current with GenAI trends and contribute to innovative solutions enhancing seller and supplier experience
Drive medium to large-scale cross-functional projects, including:Translating business requirements into technical solutions Designing scalable architectures Writing and testing code Collaborating with stakeholders Resolving defects and improving system reliability

Benefits

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great benefits include a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, flexible working hours, and more.
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.