Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Walmart’s Enterprise Business Services (EBS) within Global Tech powers critical financial systems at a massive scale. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation Accounting & General Ledger platforms that ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and performance for the world’s largest retailer. This is your opportunity to set technical strategy, mentor engineers, and leverage emerging technologies—including AI—to transform enterprise finance.

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership roles.
Proven experience with React (and/or React Native) and backend technologies (Node.js, Java, Scala, APIs etc).
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Expertise in distributed system design, service-oriented architecture, and data integrity principles.
Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases, observability tools, and performance optimization.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence technical direction and drive AI adoption.
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
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

Experience with financial systems or ledger processing.
Contributions to open-source or internal technical communities.
Familiarity with developer productivity tooling and platform engineering.
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

Lead Architecture & Design: Drive architecture and design for complex, enterprise-scale systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Set the vision for the area in alignment with enterprise and industry standards.
Technical Strategy & Standards: Define coding standards, enforce best practices, and guide decisions for performance, security, and observability.
AI-Driven Development: Champion AI-assisted tools (code generation, testing automation, intelligent monitoring) to improve velocity and quality. Embed AI Features: Identify opportunities to integrate AI-driven capabilities into financial platforms and guide scalable implementation.
Full Lifecycle Ownership: Own design, coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and operational excellence for mission-critical systems.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with backend, frontend, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
Mentorship & Leadership: Coach engineers, foster innovation, and promote engineering excellence across distributed teams.
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies (frontend, backend, AI) to evolve the stack and maintain competitive advantage.

Benefits

competitive pay
performance incentives
401(k) match
employee stock purchase plan
parental leave
PTO
multiple health plans
medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave), 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
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.