Software Engineer III

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

5d • $117,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Role summary: The (USA) Software Engineer III plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. This position involves troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring sustainable, scalable, and secure code. The role requires managing projects of varying complexity, supporting continuous integration and delivery, and mentoring small engineering groups. The engineer contributes to requirement analysis, coding, testing, and maintenance activities while driving innovation and adhering to quality standards to meet business objectives and deliver value. About the team: The team advances digital fulfillment by utilizing advanced technologies and efficient processes to deliver robust software solutions. Emphasizing iterative development, they oversee feature delivery, testing, and ongoing platform support. Collaborating effectively, the team integrates AI and automation to enhance system capabilities while ensuring scalability and technical quality. Members apply strong problem-solving and technical skills to design, develop, and maintain reliable systems aligned with business objectives. Committed to continuous improvement, the team promotes knowledge sharing and innovation to address evolving operational and customer needs efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software design, development, and delivery within Agile environments.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience with Kafka, Elastic Search, SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automation scripting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and GCP.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Skilled in debugging, testing, and defect management using modern tools and methodologies.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define high-level designs and translate requirements into technical solutions for small to medium projects.
• Develop, test, and maintain code ensuring compliance with quality, security, and scalability standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and business issues through root cause analysis and effective action plans.
• Lead and mentor small engineering groups, providing guidance on documentation, timelines, and technical approaches.
• Implement automation scripts and telemetry features to support continuous integration and delivery processes.
• Monitor application performance, conduct maintenance activities, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level