Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Sr. Software Engineer. In this role, you will be playing a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing solutions that solve mission critical business problems and support Walmart marketplace growth. You will be utilizing your experience in Java, Spring / Spring boot framework, CI/CD to build scalable distributed systems. Immigration Sponsorship support will NOT be available for this position.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant experience in building highly resilient, highly scalable systems.
Should be hands on writing/reviewing design & code.
Strong proficiency in Java / J2EE, Spring / Springboot Framework, CI/CD flows, DevOps, Scrum, Kanban.
Extensive experience in design / development of RESTful Microservices.
Experience with Relational and/or NoSQL Database.
Experience with containerization using Docker / Kubernetes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create robust documentation.
Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work on multiple requirements and features concurrently.
Experience with cloud native technology & public cloud.
Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly.
Proficient in new and emerging technologies.
Ability to balance the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of design decisions.
Ability to mentor /coach other engineers.
Understand the product and project management space with Agile methodologies.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
OR 5 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 and 1 year's experience in 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

Leads and participates in medium- to large-scale projects by reviewing project requirements, translating requirements into technical solutions, gathering requested information, writing, and developing code, conducting unit testing.
Communicating status and issues to team members and stakeholders.
Partner with cross functional teams including business, product and other software engineers to understand the business problem, review business requirements, draft technical requirements, develop, test, and deploy services /systems.
Build and deliver scalable distributed systems to support marketplace growth.
Perform frequent health checks and execute fixes / improvements to keep the systems up to date.
Work with cloud platforms such as GCP and Azure to build scalable and secure applications.
Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and ensure seamless integration with other systems.
Leads the work of small group of 3 to 4 engineers, including offshore associates, for assigned Engineering projects by proving pertinent documents, direction, and examples; identifying short and long term solutions and timeline; reviewing and providing feedback for proposed solutions; and performing design and code reviews of changes.
Leads the discovery phase of medium to large projects to come up with high level design by partnering with the product management, project management, business and user experience teams; and obtaining cross- function approvals.
Collaborate with your team to perform design and code reviews, implement review feedback, improve operational excellence to ensure high quality, high availability, scalable and performant systems.
Responsible for delivering high quality code for the software designs catering to product requirements in a fast-paced agile scrum sprint.
Model compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

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
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.
Short-term and 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.
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.