Software Engineer III

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

16d•$90,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Software Engineer III at Walmart , you will play a key role in shaping the future of digital retail by engineering scalable, resilient, and customer-centric solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead small groups of engineers, and apply your technical expertise to solve complex challenges across the digital journey. Your work will directly impact millions of customers and contribute to Walmart’s mission of delivering seamless, omni-channel experiences.

Requirements

Strong experience in Mainframe technologies and enterprise-level engineering.
Proficiency in system architecture and design, especially in cloud environments (Azure, GCP).
Deep understanding of Omni Fulfillment and how fulfillment systems operate.
Familiarity with Front-End, Mobile, and legacy technologies.
Experience working in Agile environments and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
Knowledge of scalable, distributed systems and fault-tolerant design.
Hands-on experience with Kafka, Cassandra, Solr, Elastic Search, SQL.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Bash, Spark, and tools like Maven, Git, Jenkins.
Strong DevOps skills for troubleshooting, performance tuning, and Linux-based application support.
Passion for mentoring and empowering others while continuously learning and adapting.
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

Lead and guide small teams of engineers, including offshore associates, by providing documentation, direction, and technical mentorship.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions with a focus on ROI and long-term sustainability.
Write, test, and deploy high-quality code across various platforms and technologies.
Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.
Collaborate with product, project management, UX, and business teams during the discovery and design phases.
Support business operations by addressing user concerns, researching solutions, and advising on system enhancements.
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations to ensure operational support and system reliability.
Apply up-to-date software engineering practices to improve development processes and outcomes.
Build relationships with stakeholders to support the implementation of business solutions.
Ensure compliance with Walmart’s policies, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.

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.
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.
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.