Position Summary...What you'll do...We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join the Catalog Derivation Platform team within Walmart's Catalog organization. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on Java backend development experience, with deep expertise in Spring Boot, Kafka, NoSQL databases, and BigQuery. You will play a key role in building and maintaining scalable services that drive product attribute derivation, variant redesign, and catalog enrichment. Strong skills in writing unit and functional test cases are essential, as is a demonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered tools and workflows to boost developer productivity and accelerate delivery.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, develop, and maintain robust Java backend services for the Derivation Platform, enabling advanced product attribute derivation and catalog enrichment
- Integrate and manage real-time messaging pipelines using Kafka
- Work with NoSQL databases and BigQuery for scalable data storage, analytics, and enrichment workflows
- Write comprehensive unit and functional test cases to ensure high code quality and reliability
- Utilize AI tools and agentic workflows to automate development tasks, improve code quality, and drive innovation within the Catalog team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Setup, Variant Management, Uber, Editorial) to deliver impactful catalog solutions
- Stay current with emerging technologies, backend engineering best practices, and AI advancements
Required Skills: - 3+ years of hands-on Java backend development experience
- Strong proficiency in Spring Boot, Kafka, NoSQL databases, and BigQuery
- Experience writing unit and functional tests
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, agentic workflows, or similar) to enhance productivity and code quality
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred: - Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD automation
- Familiarity with catalog data models, product attribute derivation, and orchestration tools
What you'll do: As a Software Engineer on the Catalog Derivation Platform team, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain Java backend services that enable advanced product attribute derivation and catalog enrichment.
- Integrate real-time messaging pipelines using Kafka and manage data storage and analytics with NoSQL databases and BigQuery.
- Write robust unit and functional test cases to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Leverage AI-powered tools and workflows to automate development tasks, improve productivity, and drive innovation within the Catalog team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful catalog solutions and stay current with backend engineering and AI best practices.
What you'll bring: - Strong Java backend development skills, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot and Kafka
- Proven ability to design and build scalable, reliable services for data enrichment and processing
- Expertise in NoSQL databases and BigQuery for managing and analyzing large datasets
- Demonstrated proficiency in writing robust unit and functional test cases to ensure code quality
- Ability to leverage AI-powered tools and workflows to enhance productivity and accelerate delivery
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...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
