(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Wal-Mart • Bentonville, AR

34d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Java applications, you will be a technical leader responsible for architecting, designing, and delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions that power Walmart's core platforms. You will drive key initiatives, mentor engineers, and influence the technology vision across teams, ensuring the delivery of world-class software solutions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 10+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical or team leadership role.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, etc.).
• Deep experience designing and building RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native application development.
• Proficient in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of security, performance optimization, and scalability best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and inspire technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments, cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), and e-commerce or retail systems, experience with Agentic AI applications.
• 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, 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

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership across multiple teams and projects, setting best practices and driving the adoption of modern engineering principles.
• Architecture & Design: Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex Java-based systems, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Hands-on Development: Develop, test, and deploy high-quality backend applications using Java (Spring Boot), ensuring robust integration with other services and platforms.
• Collaboration: Partner with product managers, architects, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that align with business goals.
• Mentorship: Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Code & Quality: Champion code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration, ensuring standards are maintained across teams.
• Innovation: Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential adoption to improve our platforms.
• Problem Solving: Lead the resolution of critical technical issues and root cause analysis for production incidents.
• Agile Practices: Actively participate in Agile planning, retrospectives, and process improvements.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• 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.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees