Position Summary...What you'll do...Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. This is a full-time onsite role based in Sunnyvale, CA; remote and hybrid options are not available. Role Summary:The Software Engineer III plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. This position involves troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring high-quality code through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices. The role requires managing projects of varying complexity, providing technical guidance to small engineering groups, and driving innovation through iterative development. Commitment to maintaining security standards and delivering sustainable, high-availability applications is essential to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
What You'll Do:- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define high-level designs and translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-quality code following coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Lead small engineering groups by providing guidance, documentation, and timelines to ensure project success.
- Participate in continuous integration and delivery processes, automating tasks to improve efficiency.
- Monitor application performance and implement telemetry features to support maintenance and enhancements.
- Support business users by addressing technical inquiries and recommending sustainable solutions.
What You'll Bring:- Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
- Strong technical acumen with experience in platform design, API development, and component services.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver scoped features through iterative and incremental development.
- Proficiency in debugging, testing, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into sustainable technical solutions.
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex production issues effectively.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies including generative artificial intelligence and automation scripting.
- Skilled in documentation-based coding and maintaining code quality standards.
- Extensive experience and proficiency with Java or RxJava, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Cassandra (or similar platforms).
- Experience working on high throughput, scalable microservices.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:- 3+ years of full-time experience as a Java backend engineer.
- Hands-on experience working in a large-scale systems environment.
- Rust experience strongly preferred.
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 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 4 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, 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.
Masters: Computer Science
Primary Location...1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
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