(USA) Software Engineer III

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Returns Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA. As an engineer in this area, you’ll have the opportunity to design and develop scalable solutions that optimize Walmart's return management systems. This critical area requires innovative thinking, robust engineering, and forward-thinking solutions to solve complex challenges, ensuring streamlined and efficient experiences for millions of customers and associates worldwide. If you're passionate about solving problems in a dynamic environment and have a vision to drive technology that enhances customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, we want to hear from you! 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. At Walmart Global Tech, we are a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. We are people-led and tech-empowered, training our team in the skillsets of the future and bringing in experts 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. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, fostered by working together in person to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world, with global headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in building scalable, distributed systems.
Proven expertise in Java, Python, or other modern programming languages and frameworks (Spring Boot, Node.js, etc.).
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, or similar, and proven experience in developing cloud-native solutions.
Expertise in microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
Experience in SQL/NoSQL databases like MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.
Proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in ambiguous challenges while delivering efficient and scalable solutions.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
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, Engineering, or related area.
Knowledge of retail or e-commerce return processes.
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 joining us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Design, Develop, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance systems for Walmart’s Returns Engineering team.
Own the end-to-end architecture and development process for returns-related technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers) to gather requirements and deliver impactful software solutions that enhance workflows and customer experiences.
Drive the adoption of agile engineering practices and DevOps methodologies across the team for continuous improvement and product delivery.
Analyze complex business and technical requirements and provide recommendations to improve return processes, using cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, cloud native architectures, etc.
Advocate and drive best practices in engineering excellence, including documentation, testing, code reviews, and monitoring.
Collaborate with peer engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth across the team.

Benefits

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid parental leave
PTO (including sick leave)
Multiple health plans (medical, vision and dental coverage)
Performance-based bonus awards
Company-paid life insurance
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities, covering high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart)