Senior Software Engineer

Walmart, Inc.

$117K — $234K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
  • 5+ years of professional full-stack software development experience with JavaScript, Node.js, Java, and Python.
  • Strong background in scalable backend systems and distributed platforms.
  • Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or DevOps practices preferred.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of end-to-end solutions for Walmart+ Membership platform.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and implement high-quality solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and troubleshoot application issues to ensure platform stability.
  • Identify customer needs and drive the execution of multiple initiatives to meet business goals.
  • Implement observability solutions to monitor platform health and service performance.
  • Mentor team members and champion engineering best practices and organizational values.
  • Continuously evaluate programs and initiatives for efficiency and scalability.

Benefits

  • Five days a week of onsite work in diverse locations like Sunnyvale and Hoboken.
  • Opportunity to shape future of eCommerce with Walmart+ platform.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a major tech environment.
  • Focus on innovative engineering practices and continuous learning.
  • Involvement in creating accessible digital experiences adhering to WCAG standards.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Full stack Software Engineer - X4

The Membership Experience Engineering team at Walmart builds the technology that powers seamless shopping journeys for hundreds of millions of customers. From busy families simplifying grocery runs, to new parents preparing for a baby, to individuals organizing a new home or planning a celebration-we aim to make everyday life easier. Our mission is to deliver the best shopping experience anytime, anywhere, by continuously evolving to meet our customers' needs and expectations.

**Immigration Sponsorship support will NOT be available for this
position*

This position is onsite 5 days per week and can include any of the following locations: Sunnyvale, Hoboken, Bentonville and Bellevue.

Walmart+ is redefining how people shop, both online and in-store. As we continue to innovate, we are seeking an experienced engineers to help design and elevate the membership experience while building scalable mobile platforms. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of Walmart+ and play a key role in creating best-in-class experiences for our members.

What You'll Do:
• Lead the design and delivery of innovative end-to-end solutions for the Walmart+ Membership platform by partnering with cross-functional teams across product, design, and engineering.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and translate them into scalable, high-quality solutions using Java, JavaScript, Node.js, and Python. Drive development from concept through implementation, including design documentation, requirement analysis, coding, and testing.
• Ensure code quality and platform stability by conducting thorough code reviews, investigating application crashes, and providing hands-on support to engineering teams.
• Drive execution across multiple initiatives by identifying customer and operational needs, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies to meet business goals.
• Troubleshoot complex business and production issues across mobile platforms by analyzing impact, identifying root causes, and coordinating with support teams. Lead post-resolution root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Design and implement observability solutions, including Splunk and Prometheus dashboards, to monitor platform health and backend service performance across Node.js, Java, and Python systems.
• Champion engineering excellence and organizational values by mentoring team members, promoting best practices, and ensuring adherence to company policies, ethics, and standards.
• Ensure business objectives are met by continuously evaluating programs and initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving improvements in efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

What You'll Bring:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development with hands-on coding in multiple languages such as JavaScript, Node.js, Java, and Python
• Strong experience building scalable backend systems and distributed platforms
Preferred Experience:
• Proven experience designing and developing features for large-scale applications using Java- and Node.js-based services
• Solid understanding of writing unit tests to ensure robustness, including edge cases, usability, and overall reliability
• Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or DevOps practices is a plus
• Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Claude to enhance development productivity and automation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Strong debugging skills with experience in bug fixing and improving application performance
• Experience integrating with external data sources and APIs
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Proactive mindset toward learning and adopting new technologies to improve development efficiency
• Proven expertise in Java and Node.js development
• Experience translating wireframes into pixel-perfect user interfaces, with knowledge of animations and screen transitions
• Experience working with remote data via REST and GraphQL APIs, JSON, HTTP protocols, and push notification services such as Google Cloud Messaging
• Experience building consumer-facing applications, preferably in eCommerce or retail environments

Soft Skills:
• Being a team player, critical thinker, and exhibiting problem-solving skills
• Having optimal time-management skills and interpersonal and communication skills
• Eagerness to help shape the direction of FE development at Walmart
• Dedication to continue to learn, grow, and help Walmart tackle brand new challenges
• Collaborating with UI and UX Designers, as well as Software Testers, to ensure that each app is presentable and in perfect working order.
• Experience with collaborating with UI and UX Designers, as well as Software Testers, to ensure that Walmart's app is presentable and in perfect working order
• Taking the initiative to monitor application reviews to detect areas for improvement
• Unwavering curiosity

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...

815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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