Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend)

Walmart • Bellevue, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend) to join our team and contribute to the development of world-class Java based microservice applications. You will work closely with other engineers and product teams to implement features and optimize our mobile apps for performance and scalability.

Requirements

• Hands on experience building Java-based backend systems and experience of working in cloud-based solutions is a must with proficiency in Java, Spring Boot and Kafka.
• Prior experience in delivering highly scalable large scale data processing Java applications.
• Strong in high- and low-level system design.
• Experienced in designing data intensive applications in open stack.
• A good understanding of CS Fundamentals, Microservices, Data Structures, Algorithms & Problem Solving
• Experienced in CICD development environments/tools including, but not limited to, Git, Maven, Jenkins.
• Strong in writing modular and testable code and test cases (unit, functional and integration) using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and Mock MVC
• Experienced in microservices architecture.
• Possesses good understanding of distributed concepts, common design principles, design patterns and cloud native development concepts.
• Hands-on experience in Spring boot, concurrency, garbage collection, RESTful services, data caching services and ORM tools.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• 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

• Develop high-quality large scale applications using Java, Spring Boot and Kafka.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.
• Debug and resolve issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Consistently produce high-quality, maintainable code.
• Document designs, implementations, and best practices.
• Support and promote technical standards within the team.
• Contribute to planning and execution of technical projects.
• Coordinate with product and design teams for smooth development cycles.
• Investigate and propose innovative solutions for complex mobile challenges.

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
• Stock purchase
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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