(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

5d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role involves analyzing requirements, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring code quality and security standards. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, high-availability products while mentoring peers and promoting best practices. A strong focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and adherence to software development life cycle processes is essential to support Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. About the team: Enterprise Business Services builds robust service operations and technology solutions across Finance, People, and Associate Digital Experience. Our team drives FP&A Planning and Budgeting transformation by integrating advanced Machine Learning (ML) into financial decision-making, delivering scalable, open-stack solutions that enhance forecasting accuracy, automate planning workflows, and provide real-time, data-driven enterprise insights. As a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design and develop ML-enabled web applications and backend microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions. You will lead end-to-end development, mentor engineers, and promote engineering best practices to ensure innovation, scalability, and measurable business impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of professional experience in full stack software development with expertise in both frontend and backend technologies.
Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks, such as [Java, Java frameworks, Python, Reactjs, NextJs,].
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Strong understanding of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
Solid knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and microservices.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed technical decisions.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a staff or principal engineering role is preferred.
Master’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
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

Lead architecture and design for full-stack applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
Develop and maintain responsive, accessible, and performant web applications using ReactJS.
Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases using Node.js, Java.
Design, integrate, and deploy ML models into production systems to enable intelligent, data-driven decision.
Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Write high-quality, reusable, and modular code following best practices.
Implement and maintain comprehensive test suites using tools like Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library, Cypress.
Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.

Benefits

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company-paid life insurance
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 (including sick leave)
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.