Software Engineer III - Mobile
About The Position
The Software Engineer III will contribute to the design and development of software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. This role involves troubleshooting production issues, performing root cause analysis, and delivering sustainable technical solutions. The engineer will manage complex projects, write and test code, and support continuous integration and deployment processes. Additionally, the position includes mentoring small engineering groups and ensuring adherence to quality, security, and performance standards. The successful candidate will drive innovation while maintaining alignment with business objectives and project timelines. The team supports the Walmart Vision Center by delivering technology solutions that enable customers to order glasses, sunglasses, and manage contact lens needs. They design, code, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality applications using Swift for iPadOS to enhance customer experience. Working closely with product and project management, the team ensures timely delivery of feature-rich solutions. Following agile methodology, the team emphasizes innovation, quality, and performance while continuously improving processes and technologies to meet business objectives effectively.
Requirements
- Proficient in Swift and Objective-C: Demonstrated expertise in both Swift and Objective-C programming languages, with a solid understanding of their nuances, syntax, and best practices for developing robust and efficient iOS applications.
- Strong Problem-Solving Skills: A proven ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop creative solutions, showcasing a knack for debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing code to ensure smooth app performance.
- API Integration and Data Handling: Proficiency in integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL web services, and other data sources into iOS applications, along with a sound understanding of data management, storage, and synchronization techniques.
- Collaborative Team Player: Strong communication skills and a history of working effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality applications on time.
- Comfort with Ambiguity: Ability to make progress when requirements are unclear or shifting, without waiting for perfect information.
- Tech Flexibility: Willingness to pick up new languages, tools, or frameworks as the team's needs evolve.
- Context Switching: Handles interrupts (production issues, shifting priorities) without losing momentum on primary work.
- Learning Speed: Ramps up quickly in unfamiliar domains and applies new knowledge effectively.
- 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.
- OR 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
- 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.
- 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
- Take a lead role in designing, coding, testing, and deploying feature-rich iOS applications, ensuring they meet quality standards, performance benchmarks, and user requirements.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues, employing a systematic approach to identify root causes and implement effective solutions that maintain app stability and functionality.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including designers and product managers to translate user stories and requirements into functional software, actively participating in design discussions, code reviews, and feature planning.
- Integrate third-party APIs and web services, while implementing secure and efficient data handling processes, such as caching, local storage, and synchronization, to enhance application functionality and user experience.
- Continuously research and implement best practices, design patterns, and emerging technologies to enhance app performance, user engagement, and maintainability, contributing to the innovation and evolution of our mobile applications.
- Manage complex projects, write and test code, and support continuous integration and deployment processes.
- Mentor small engineering groups and ensure adherence to quality, security, and performance standards.
- Drive innovation while maintaining alignment with business objectives and project timelines.
Benefits
- Incentive awards for performance
- 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- PTO
- Multiple health plans
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
