(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer and contribute to 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 across distributed systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-availability products while supporting continuous integration and deployment processes. The position demands expertise in software design patterns, cloud-native architecture, and data-driven decision making to enhance product performance and reliability within a dynamic and evolving technology environment. The UPP Payments team develops and maintains a scalable, fault-tolerant distributed payments platform that supports critical transaction processing at enterprise scale. Operating at the intersection of cloud-native architecture and regulated payment systems, the team tackles challenges in resiliency, traffic routing, certification, and observability. Engineers design distributed services, implement intelligent routing and fallback mechanisms, and ensure platform stability during peak loads and failure scenarios. The team values technical ownership, engineering rigor, and operational excellence, fostering leadership growth as the platform expands across markets.

Requirements

Proven expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and cloud-native solutions to develop scalable, secure applications.
Strong proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript and Python, with experience in frameworks and platforms including Microsoft Azure and Apple iOS.
Experience conducting design reviews, API design, and software prototyping to ensure alignment with business requirements.
Knowledge of DevOps engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripting to enhance development efficiency and reliability.
Ability to analyze requirements, perform risk assessments, and translate business needs into detailed technical designs.
Skilled in driving telemetry implementation and monitoring application performance for continuous improvement.
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.
6 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 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

Analyze and classify requirements, including functional and non-functional, to align solutions with business objectives.
Assist in designing scalable, secure software architectures and detailed component-level designs.
Develop, review, and maintain code adhering to standards, ensuring high availability and maintainability.
Lead code reviews and implement telemetry features to monitor application performance and security.
Drive automation of repetitive tasks within CI/CD pipelines to enhance development efficiency.
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, including automation and defect management.
Monitor project progress, report metrics, and manage risks to ensure timely delivery.

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
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U (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.)