(USA) Software Engineer, Backend

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

47d•$90,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Walmart's Pricing team as a Backend Software Engineer. You'll help design and develop scalable backend services and APIs that power next-generation pricing systems. This role emphasizes JVM development, integrating GenAI LLMs and machine learning, and leveraging technologies including Cassandra, Kafka, Apache Spark, and GCP. Your work will directly impact millions of Walmart customers and associates by ensuring competitive, accurate, and timely prices across our online and store channels. About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Flexible, hybrid work: We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
2+ years of backend development experience
Proficiency in Java; experience with Kotlin is a plus, Python preferred
Experience with Cassandra (or similar distributed NoSQL databases)
Experience with Kafka (or similar messaging/streaming platforms)
Hands-on experience with Apache Spark and Airflow for big data processing
Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana
Experience with cloud platforms, especially GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
Option 1: Bachelor'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.
Option 2: 4 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
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.
Masters: Computer Science

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for pricing systems using Java and Python (Kotlin experience is a plus)
Integrate GenAI LLMs and machine learning models into production systems
Leverage distributed technologies such as Cassandra for data storage, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
Develop big data processing ETLs utilizing Spark and Airflow
Implement monitoring and dashboarding with Grafana to ensure system observability and reliability
Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to deliver robust pricing solutions
Participate in code reviews and contribute to backend best practices
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize pricing services and pipelines

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.