Walmart

Senior, Software Engineer (Backend)

Walmart$117K — $234K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Sunnyvale, CA
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of experience as a Sr. Software Engineer.
  • Expert knowledge of Java and experience in backend systems.
  • Extensive experience with microservices and SpringBoot.
  • Familiarity with internet-scale distributed technologies like Solr and Kafka.
  • Understanding of JEE components and multithreading concepts.
  • Experience with cloud-based solutions and CI/CD tools including Git and Jenkins.
  • Proficient in data structures, algorithms, and scalable data model design.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable services to enhance Walmart's catalog.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve business production issues with support teams.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to prevent future issues.
  • Mentor junior team members on technical practices and compliance.
  • Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver quality results.
  • Stay informed on GenAI trends to contribute to innovative solutions.
  • Participate in complex cross-functional projects ensuring timely delivery.

Benefits

  • Incentive awards for performance.
  • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and multiple health plans.
  • Additional health perks and benefits.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

This is a full-time, onsite role at our Sunnyvale, CA office. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Role Summary:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior, Software Engineer (Backend) for our team. You will be part of Catalog Spec Engineering team and will be responsible for developing high performance and scalable catalog service that meet the needs of millions of Walmart customers. We are looking to bring more intellectually curious engineers who are passionate about technology in general.

What You'll Do:
  • Design & develop highly scalable services and solve complex software system problems by leveraging state-of-the-art technology and enhance Walmart catalog and partner experience solutions.
  • Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information and engaging support teams to resolve issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues and ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members to ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct.
  • Work in an agile environment, adhering to best practices and collaborating with teams to deliver results.
  • Stay up to date with the latest GenAI trends and technologies and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve the seller and supplier experience on our catalog platform.
  • Participate in medium- to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects ensuring on-time delivery.


What You'll Bring:
  • 6-8 years of experience as a Sr. Software Engineer.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Java and experience building Java-based backend systems.
  • Extensive experience building and implementing microservices and applications using SpringBoot and reactive frameworks like Spring WebFlux.
  • Experience in internet-scale distributed technologies (e.g. Solr, Kafka, Mem Cache, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of JEE components, multithreading, and networking.
  • Extensive knowledge of offline storage, caching, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with cloud-based solutions and hands-on experience with CI/CD development environments/tools, including Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
  • Strong understanding of CS fundamentals, microservices, data structures, algorithms, and problem solving.
  • Experience working with generated AI/ML technologies.
  • Experience with NoSQL databases like Cosmos DB, Cassandra and ability to design and implement scalable data models.


Benefits:
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's 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.

Primary Location...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

About Walmart

WalmartLabs is accelerating their development to redefine the shopping experience to meet the changing needs of our customers wherever they are —in a store, on our website, or on their mobile device.

Walmart Careers

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Learn more about Walmart
Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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