(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security
About The Position
Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Information Security, where you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure software solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners to analyze requirements, manage risks, and ensure adherence to security standards throughout the software development lifecycle. You will drive continuous integration and deployment practices while overseeing code quality and system performance. Your expertise in software architecture, cloud computing, and security controls will support Walmart’s commitment to delivering reliable, high-availability products that meet evolving business and technical needs. The Security Partners Engineering team is dedicated to safeguarding applications, platforms, and infrastructure by automating security control assessments. This team designs resilient, secure services and AI-driven workflows to enhance security evaluation and minimize enterprise risk. Collaborating closely with development teams, members improve productivity while upholding strong security standards. The team emphasizes expertise in cloud security, application security, automation, and software development life cycle processes. Members contribute to scalable, maintainable solutions that support Walmart’s commitment to secure and reliable technology environments, ensuring robust protection across all systems and services.
Requirements
- Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Java, and SQL, with strong coding skills and agentic building experience.
- Experience designing scalable software architectures and implementing security controls within cloud computing environments.
- Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to support efficient software delivery.
- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, analysis, and engagement techniques.
- Expertise in requirement analysis, risk assessment, and translating business needs into functional and non-functional software solutions.
- Familiarity with software testing methodologies, defect management, and root cause analysis to ensure product quality and security.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in telemetry, disaster recovery design, and modular solution development.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
- OR 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC
- Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 2 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects
- 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 efforts to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and address technical and business requirements, ensuring alignment with security objectives.
- Design scalable, modular, and secure software architectures that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
- Develop, review, and maintain high-quality code using languages such as Python, Java, and SQL, adhering to coding standards and security controls.
- Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines to support efficient and secure software deployment.
- Build agentic systems, skills and vibe code to accelerate development and automation needed
- Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to enhance software reliability and security.
- Support functional teams by providing technical guidance on cybersecurity best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
