(USA) Software Engineer III (Java)

Wal-Mart•Sunnyvale, CA

40d•$117,000 - $234,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineer III at Walmart Global Tech, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and building robust backend systems that power seamless digital experiences for millions of customers. You will work across multiple domains, contributing to the development of scalable services. Our team is responsible for managing and maintaining Walmart's powerful Catalog Rule Engine, which drives rule-based pricing, product visibility, promise delivery and promotional strategies across Walmart US and International platforms. By leveraging this engine, we ensure seamless integration of complex business rules, delivering optimized and consistent experiences for millions of customers globally. About Team: Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.

Requirements

4+ years in building highly available backend systems in Java
Strong problem-solving abilities with a solid understanding of core Computer Science concepts
Proficient in Computer Science fundamentals, Microservices architecture, Data Structures, and Algorithms
Expertise in developing scalable, large-scale Java-based backend systems using frameworks like Spring and Spring Boot
Strong experience in RESTful Microservices, including API design, development, and management
Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, BigQuery (BQ), etc…
Proficiency in working with caching technologies like Redis, Memcached, or similar systems
Experience in event-driven architecture using tools like Kafka
Strong ability to write modular, maintainable, and testable code, along with expertise in writing test cases (unit, functional, and integration testing) using frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and Mock MVC
Hands-on experience in CICD development environments and tools, including but not limited to Git, Maven, and Jenkins
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.
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

Hands-on experience with search engines such as Solr or Elasticsearch
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

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs to support Walmart's digital experiences.
Collaborate with product managers, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful features and solutions.
Build scalable and reliable systems that handle large volumes of traffic and data.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following engineering best practices.
Debug and troubleshoot issues in distributed systems across environments.
Contribute to performance optimization, security improvements, and system resilience.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

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.
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.

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