Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart, Inc.

$143K — $286K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Sunnyvale, CA
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in scalable applications and platform development.
  • Proficient in Microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Strong expertise in Java and Object-Oriented Programming & Design Patterns.
  • Expertise in Docker & Kubernetes on Azure/GCP cloud platforms.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Maven.
  • In-depth knowledge of production system monitoring with tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
  • Experience with Big Data systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, build, and deploy scalable solutions affecting millions of customers.
  • Drive evaluations of Proof of Concept (POC) and Proof of Technology (POT).
  • Collaborate with engineering managers and architects to enhance delivery practices.
  • Engage with business owners and technical teams globally to gather requirements and validate solutions.
  • Measure and improve project/program performance using metrics.
  • Recommend improvements and drive team alignment.
  • Publish and update technical architecture and documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a rapidly growing area like Last Mile Delivery.
  • Collaborate with a global team of engineers, enhancing cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and architecture design.
  • Potential for career advancement within a large, innovative organization.
  • Inclusive corporate culture with a focus on accessibility and user experiences.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
It's exciting time to join our Walmart journey. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for a key position on Walmart's continued initiative for Last Mile Delivery. Last Mile Delivery is the platform that powers Walmart's Grocery and Same Day Delivery propositions. Last Mile Delivery is expected to grow multiple times over in the next few years. In this role, you will develop highly scalable services to process millions of requests per day and solve complex software engineering problems by leveraging state-of-the-art technology. You will drive projects of high visibility across the organization while leading the work of other small groups of six to ten engineers across geographies.

What you'll bring:
  • 6+ years of experience in development of highly - scalable applications and platform development.
  • Proficient in building scalable Microservices and event driven architecture.
  • Strong Expertise in Java / Object Oriented Programming & Design Patterns.
  • Expert on Docker & Kubernetes with Azure / GCP cloud platforms.
  • Experience in building with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Maven.
  • In depth knowledge in monitoring production system and using different systems like Grafana, Prometheus
  • Experience in Big Data systems will be a big plus.
  • Proficient in problem solving and working with large scale systems.
  • Hands on development skills to prototype technical solutions.
  • Demonstrated ownership for design of one or more applications.
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly, willingness to learn new and emerging technologies
  • Awareness of Agile (Scrum) methodologies


What you'll do:
  • Publish and update technical architecture and user/process documentation.
  • Architect, design, build and deploy cutting edge solutions at scale, impacting millions of customers.
  • Drive Proof of Concept (POC) and Proof of Technology (POT) evaluations
  • Work closely with the EMs and fellow architects to establish practices for the delivery of solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery).
  • Interact closely with Business owners and technical teams both within India and across the globe to collect the requirements and validate the solutioning.
  • Measure and improve Project/program performance, Operational performance and Portfolio performance using metrics/KPI's.
  • Recommend improvements and drive alignment across teams


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 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 6 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 2 years' 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...

1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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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