Walmart

Staff Software Engineer - Java

Walmart$132K — $264K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software development experience with a focus in Java (Spring Boot) and React (TypeScript) technologies.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with cloud environments like GCP or Azure and DevOps practices.
  • Proficient in version control (Git) and CI/CD methodologies.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL database systems.
  • Demonstrable ability to write clean, maintainable code and perform code reviews.
  • Previous involvement in e-commerce or marketplace platform development.

Responsibilities

  • Dedicate 60% of your time to hands-on coding, code reviews, and debugging.
  • Mentor team members, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Make strategic architectural decisions and maintain project documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences.
  • Prioritize application quality, respond to feedback, and improve performance.
  • Drive technology initiatives and foster innovation within the team.
  • Develop project timelines and ensure timely, high-quality project completion.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Multiple health plans including medical, vision, and dental.
  • Generous PTO including vacation, sick leave, and family care.
  • Tuition reimbursement through Walmart's Live Better U education benefit.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts and adoption/surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Join the innovative Walmart Marketplace Platform team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and Channel Partner Portal experiences and managing our advanced Marketplace API gateway. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services and ReactJS for frontend development, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration.

What You'll Do

  • Coding/Building: Dedicate 60% of your time to hands-on coding, conducting thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimizing code. Work independently while ensuring top-notch code quality and adherence to best practices.


  • Mentoring & Learning: Provide mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Lead by example and encourage knowledge sharing within the team.


  • Architecture & Design: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, make strategic architectural decisions, and maintain comprehensive documentation. Drive the architectural vision and ensure scalable and robust system design.


  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure seamless integration. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments.


  • App Health, Quality, and Performance: Prioritize application quality, respond swiftly to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues proactively. Implement best practices for monitoring and maintaining application health.


  • Tech Initiatives & Innovation: Lead and contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team. Champion new ideas and drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.


  • Time Management & Planning: Develop detailed project timelines, manage tasks efficiently, and practice effective time management. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality projects.


  • Engineering Excellence: Focus on meticulous, detail-oriented work, conduct rigorous code reviews, and resolve complex technical challenges. Uphold the highest standards of engineering excellence.


  • Leadership: Provide strategic technical guidance, lead and manage projects, and coordinate with other teams to achieve successful outcomes. Exhibit strong leadership qualities and mentor junior team members.


What You Will Bring

  • Proficiency in Java for backend services, including extensive experience with Spring Boot.


  • Expertise in TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React.


  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture.


  • Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.


  • Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as caching solutions.


  • Experience working in platform teams or building shared tools and frameworks for other developers.


  • Proven ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.


  • Prior experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices.


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


  • Demonstrated leadership abilities to lead projects and mentor junior team members.


  • Experience in e-commerce or marketplace platforms.


  • Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.


  • Exposure to developer productivity, observability, or DevOps tools.


  • Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in internal platform evangelism.


Benefits:
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.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

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.

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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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